Richest People in South Africa
Johann Rupert & family is the richest person in South Africa, with a net worth of $15.91 billion as of November 7, 2026. Nicky Oppenheimer & family is second with $10.61B. There are 8 billionaires in South Africa, worth $43.26 billion combined.
· Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires
| # | Name | Net worth | Today | Per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johann Rupert & familyLuxury goods | $15.91B | −$127.3M(−0.8%) | $37.75/s |
| 2 | Nicky Oppenheimer & familyDiamonds | $10.61B | — | $4.18/s |
| 3 | Michiel Le RouxBanking | $3.81B | −$10.5M(−0.3%) | $31.84/s |
| 4 | Patrice MotsepeMining | $3.43B | −$11.17M(−0.3%) | $8.55/s |
| 5 | Koos BekkerMedia, investments | $3.31B | −$20.43M(−0.6%) | −$1.82/s |
| 6 | Jannie Mouton & familyfinancial services | $2.66B | −$10.98M(−0.4%) | $22.99/s |
| 7 | Christoffel Wieseretail | $1.89B | −$26.4M(−1.4%) | $7.65/s |
| 8 | Paul Van ZuydamLe Creuset | $1.65B | — | −$2.63/s |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in South Africa?
Johann Rupert & family is the richest person in South Africa, worth $15.91 billion according to Forbes' real-time data on November 7, 2026.
How many billionaires are there in South Africa?
Forbes counts 8 billionaires in South Africa, with a combined net worth of $43.26 billion.