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Money makes money – and these seven South Africans have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!

NOTE: This article is updated with the latest figures

According to Forbes’ real-time tracking of billionairesJohann Rupert and his family are the richest in South Africa, with a net worth of $12.2 billion.

The Ruperts are followed by diamond magnate Nicky Oppenheimer, who boasts a net worth of $10.4 billion.

They are followed by Koos Bekker, Patrice Motsepe, Michiel Le Roux, Jannie Mouton and Christo Wiese.

South Africa’s seven-dollar billionaires all made their money in different ways – from luxury goods, diamonds, mining, media, banking and retail.

In terms of the overall world list, South Africa-born Elon Musk is the world’s richest person.

Below, the list of the top seven richest South Africans in the world as of 5 April 2025.

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