List Of Richest Director In South Africa

Who is a Director?

A director is an elected individual who, along with other directors, is responsible for a company’s corporate policy. Collectively, directors form the board of directors.

List Of Richest Director In South Africa

Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe was Raised in Soweto during the height of apartheid, Patrice Motsepe’s business prospects did not look good. However, his undeniable business acumen and determination to succeed have seen him become South Africa’s first black billionaire and the first African to sign Bill Gates and Warren Buffet’s Giving Pledge.

Africa’s first black billionaire and the first African to sign Bill Gates and Warren Buffet’s Giving Pledge.

Born: 28 January 1962

Nationality: South African

Alma mater: University of Swaziland, University of the Witwatersrand

Occupation: Executive Chairman of African Rainbow Minerals

Net worth: R27.72-billion

Tokyo Sexwale

Former Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale is a well known public figure in South Africa with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He is a businessman, politician, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner. If he were to say that he had seen it all, it would be difficult to argue.

Born: 5 March 1953

Nationality: South African

Alma mater: University of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland; University of Nottingham (UK)

Occupation: Non-Executive Chair of Mvelaphanda Holdings

Net worth: R2.14-billion

Sipho Nkosi

With an MBA from Massachusetts University in the United States of America and more than 20 years of experience in the mining industry behind his name, Sipho Nkosi is truly a force to be reckoned with in South African business circles.

Born: 29 April 954

Nationality: South African

Alma mater: University of Massachusetts (USA), University of Zululand, University of South Africa

Occupation: President of the Chamber of Mines South Africa

Net worth: R1.7 billion

Who is the top 10 richest people in South Africa?

South Africa’s billionaires as of 2023 (net worth in billion U.S. dollars)

CharacteristicNet worth in billion U.S. dollars
Johann Rupert & family11.8
Nicky Oppenheimer & family8.3
Koos Bekker2.4
Patrice Motsepe2.4

Who is the black richest man in South Africa?

As the undisputed richest black person in South Africa, Motsepe sits on the boards of several companies, such as Harmony Gold, and owns a piece of Sanlam. When Motsepe was starting out in the mining game, he benefitted from an extended downturn in the price of gold.

Who is the first black millionaire in South Africa?

Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, (born Jan. 28, 1962, Soweto, S.Af.), South African businessman and the country’s first black billionaire.