Richest People in South Africa 2026
The 8 richest people in South Africa in 2026, ranked by estimated net worth. Johann Rupert & family tops the list. Each name links to a full profile with wealth sources and biography. Figures are estimates from public sources and may vary.
| # | Name | Industry | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johann Rupert & family | Fashion & Retail | $16.5B |
| 2 | Nicky Oppenheimer | Metals & Mining | $10.6B |
| 3 | Patrice Motsepe | Metals & Mining | $3.8B |
| 4 | Michiel Le Roux | Finance & Investments | $3.5B |
| 5 | Koos Bekker | Media & Entertainment | $3.4B |
| 6 | Jannie Mouton | Finance & Investments | $2.5B |
| 7 | Christoffel Wiese | Fashion & Retail | $1.9B |
| 8 | Paul Van Zuydam | Manufacturing | $1.7B |
Who is the richest person in South Africa?
Johann Rupert & family is the richest person in South Africa on this leaderboard, with an estimated net worth of $16.5B. Rankings change as asset values shift, so figures reflect the latest available data.
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