Companies owned by South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer
The South African billionaire investor is renowned for his global investments in Africa, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
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South African-British billionaire Clive Calder gains $100 million in just 2 days
The recent $100-million surge in Calder’s fortune, pushing his year-to-date wealth gains to $250 million is tied to the performance of his privately owned assets.
South African executive John Copelyn earns $1.2-million salary in 2023
Copelyn’s strategic leadership propels Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (HCI) to a record-breaking 58.6-percent profit surge in 2023.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $31.5 million from Italtile stake
Ravazzotti, a top figure in the South African business arena, owns a 33.88-percent stake in Italtile — this amounts to a total of 447,746,694 shares in the company.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $100 million within 24 hours
The recent uptick in his fortune can be attributed to the performance of his 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $500 million in just 9 days
Rupert has cemented his status as South Africa’s richest individual, maintaining his lead over fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
South African executive Michael Koursaris pockets $1-million salary in 2023
Koursaris started at AVI in 2002 as a business development analyst and rose to become a business development executive in January 2011.
South African executive Tim Jacobs takes home $1.3-million salary in 2023
The compensation package marks a notable 27.8 percent increase compared to the R19.92 million ($1.05 million) remuneration he received in the previous fiscal year.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes faces $1.4-million loss from Balwin stake
Brookes, a South African real estate mogul who founded Balwin Properties in 1996, is the company’s largest shareholder, holding 170,374,031 shares, or a 36.08-percent stake.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite slumps by $50 million
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, which translates to a total of 68,083,200 ordinary shares in the group.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital eyes $65 million in WeBuyCars unbundling
As a founding member of Transaction Capital, Jawno holds a 9.59-percent stake in the group, making him the second-largest shareholder.
South African executive Simon Crutchley pockets $2.8-million salary in 2023
In addition to his executive roles, Crutchley holds a 0.25-percent stake in AVI Limited.
South African executive Jannie Durand pockets $2.1-million salary from Remgro
Durand’s compensation comprises a base salary of R12.8 million ($0.67 million) and a short-term incentive of R0.44 million ($0.023 million).
South African tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo unveils $25.7-million stock buyback plan
The repurchase program is seen as a strategic move to boost shareholder returns while ensuring financial flexibility.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $25.6 million from FirstRand stake
Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, which translates to 98,726,988 shares in the group.
South African executive Niall Lynch earns $1-million salary in 2023
Lynch’s 2023 compensation package reflects a 53.69-percent increase compared to the previous year’s total reward of R11.81 million ($0.62 million).