Johann Rupert is now the wealthiest man in South Africa. Image via Twitter @Rakgadi_EM
Who are the richest South Africans in the world today? – 9 April 2024
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!
Johann Rupert is now the wealthiest man in South Africa. 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!
NOTE: This article is updated daily with the latest figures
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 billion.
The Ruperts are followed by diamond magnate Nicky Oppenheimer, who boasts a net worth of $9.5 billion.
In terms of the overall world list, Bernard Arnault is the world’s richest person.
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Below is a list of the top six richest South Africans in the world as of 9 April 2024.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
| 190 | Johann Rupert | $11.0 billion |
| 284 | Nicky Oppenheimer | $9.5 billion |
| 1 290 | Koos Bekker | $2.7 billion |
| 1 293 | Patrice Motsepe | $2.5 billion |
| 2 412 | Michiel Le Roux | $1.3 billion |
| 2 507 | Christo Wiese | $1.2 billion |
