South Africa's Richest
In-depth wealth profiles of South Africa's billionaires, celebrities, and self-made entrepreneurs. How they built it, and what they're worth.
South Africa's Wealthiest — 2026 Rankings
| # | Name | Net Worth | Source of Wealth | Based | Est. Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk South African-born |
$230bn+ | Tesla, SpaceX, X (Twitter) | USA | Variable |
| 2 | Johann Rupert Stellenbosch |
$12.8bn | Richemont, Remgro, Reinet | South Africa | ▲ 14% |
| 3 | Nicky Oppenheimer Johannesburg |
$8.6bn | De Beers, Anglo American (former) | South Africa | ▲ 14% |
| 4 | Koos Bekker Cape Town |
$3.9bn | Naspers, MultiChoice | South Africa | ▼ 7% |
| 5 | Patrice Motsepe Johannesburg |
$3.4bn | African Rainbow Minerals | South Africa | ▲ 13% |
| 6 | Stephen Saad Durban |
$2.4bn | Aspen Pharmacare | South Africa | ▲ 14% |
| 7 | Ivan Glasenberg South African-born |
$8.2bn | Glencore | Switzerland | ▲ 11% |
Sources: Forbes Billionaires List · Bloomberg Billionaires Index — figures are estimates and fluctuate with market conditions.
Celebrity & Entertainment
Born in Soweto, Trevor Noah hosted The Daily Show from 2015–2022 and commands fees of up to $2.5m per comedy tour. Income from book royalties, Netflix specials, and brand partnerships.
Academy Award winner from Benoni. Among the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. Earnings from film, production company Denver & Delilah Films, and endorsement deals including Dior.
Grammy-winning DJ from Durban. Commands up to $200,000 per set at international events. Revenue from label Soulistic Music, touring, and brand deals with luxury partners.
World Cup-winning Springbok captain from Zwide township, Port Elizabeth. Contract with Racing 92, endorsements with Nike, Mastercard, and Land Rover. Co-founder of Kolisi Foundation.
Mahikeng-born rap icon who sold out FNB Stadium. Business interests include Own Your Throne clothing, Billiato premium spirit, and Drip Footwear stake. A blueprint for township entrepreneurship.
South Africa's first Black billionaire. Founded African Rainbow Minerals. Owns Mamelodi Sundowns FC and is President of the Confederation of African Football. Pledged half his wealth to charity.