Johann Rupert loses R70 billion
South African businessman Johann Rupert is now the second-wealthiest person in South Africa after losing R70 billion. Image via Twitter @Rakgadi_EM

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The richest South Africans in the world today – 6 July

Money makes money and these three South Africans have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. The figures are updated at the close of every trading day in New York. In terms of the overall world list, South […]

06-07-23 15:36
Johann Rupert loses R70 billion
South African businessman Johann Rupert is now the second-wealthiest person in South Africa after losing R70 billion. Image via Twitter @Rakgadi_EM

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

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people.

The figures are updated at the close of every trading day in New York.

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

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Below, the Top 3 richest South Africans in the world at the close of business on 5 July 2023.

Rank Name Net worth
134 Johann Rupert $13.4 billion
231 Nicky Oppenheimer $9.23 billion
310 Natie Kirsh $7.45 billion

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