Money, they say, is what makes the world go round. The world keeps spinning for some South Africans as their bank account goes ka-ching.
Nicky Oppenheimer, Johann Rupert, and Koos Bekker are usually on the list of South Africa's wealthiest people, but there are others who are getting there.
These are some of the wealthiest persons in South Africa.
Mzansi's First Black Billionaire, Patrice Motsepe
When Patrice Motsepe was crowned South Africa's first black billionaire, he made headlines. He has been compiling this annual list for several years now.
Patrice's estimated net worth is R25.4 billion.
He founded African Rainbow Minerals and became the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns in 2003.
He is a member of the board of directors of various companies and is well-known for his charity. Whether it's providing scholarships to poor children so they may continue their education, or treating his football club's most ardent followers to a trip to Egypt to watch their team play, he goes above and beyond.
Patrice is well-connected even within his own family. Tshepo and Bridgette, his sisters, are married to well-known politicians. Tshepo Motsepe is married to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Bridgette is married to Jeff Radebe, Minister in the Presidency.
Then there was his participation in bringing Barcelona FC, Barack Obama, and Beyoncé to the Global Citizen event in honor of Tata Madiba's 100th birthday, all in honor of what would have been Tata Madiba's 100th birthday.
Mamphela Ramphele The Businesswoman
Dr. Mamphela Ramphele is a medical doctor who has also worked in politics and is a wealthy businesswoman.
She also served as the World Bank's Managing Director.
Standard Bank, Transnet, and Anglo American are among the companies which she serves on the board of directors.
Her estimated net worth is R55 million.
Bridgette Radebe Is Rich
Bridgette Radebe's name may be known as the sister of Patrice Motsepe or the wife of Jeff Radebe, but we must respect her name.
She is worth a billion rands!
Her background in mining spans decades, and she is the founder of Mmakau Mining, which mines platinum, gold, uranium, and coal.
Her contributions to transforming the political environment have garnered her an award from the Global Foundation for Democracy.
Judy Dlamini
Judy Dlamini is the Chancellor of Wits University and a businesswoman.
She put down her stethoscope and entered the business world as a trained doctor.
Her estimated net worth is R124 million.
She is on the boards of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings and Anglo American, among others.
Nonhlanhla Njoli-Mncube Smiles On Way to Bank
Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube has a background in business.
She is well-known for her tenure as the former South African President Jacob Zuma's economic advisor.
Capitec Bank and Tongaat Hulett Sugar are two of the firms on which she serves on the board of directors.
Nonhlanhla's net worth is reported to be R94 million, and he works in a variety of areas including housing finance, building, and gender rights.
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