Johann Rupert. Image via Twitter @Rakgadi_EM
The richest people in South Africa right now
Money makes money – and these six South Africans have made a lot of it over the years. Read the list here.
Johann Rupert. Image via Twitter @Rakgadi_EM
Money makes money – and these six South Africans have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!
According to Forbes’ real-time tracking of billionaires, Johann Rupert and his family are the richest in South Africa, with a net worth of $11.7 billion.
The Ruperts are followed by diamond magnate Nicky Oppenheimer, who boasts a net worth of $9.5 billion.
Below is a list of the top six richest South Africans in the world as of 21 June 2024.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
| 176 | Johann Rupert | $11.7 billion |
| 243 | Nicky Oppenheimer | $9.5 billion |
| 1 098 | Patrice Motsepe | $3.1 billion |
| 1 172 | Koos Bekker | $2.9 billion |
| 2 080 | Michiel Le Roux | $1.5 billion |
| 2 277 | Christo Wiese | $1.3 billion |