Top 10 South African businessmen driving change in real estate
From thriving city centers to expanding suburban areas, demand for both residential and commercial properties is growing steadily.
Patrice Motsepe
Sanlam, backed by Patrice Motsepe, partners with Fedhealth to expand affordable healthcare in South Africa
Sanlam partners with Fedhealth to provide integrated healthcare, insurance, and investment solutions, expanding affordable healthcare access to South Africans.
Lesaka, linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, posts $36.7 million loss in H1 2024
Lesaka’s H1 2024 revenue rose to $292.36 million from $279.98 million a year earlier, but mounting costs hit profitability.
Africa's first Black billionaire faces pressure to sell South African fresh food unit
South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended ARC divest from one of the country’s largest fresh produce agencies.
Patrice Motsepe's wealth drops $200 million in December, despite Tyme's $1.5 billion valuation
The decline in Patrice Motsepe's wealth has been spurred by the recent drop in the market value of his mining investments.
Patrice Motsepe’s Tyme Group, valued at $1.5 billion after $250 million raise
Tyme Group has raised $250 million in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to $1.5 billion and positioning it among Africa’s few unicorns.
Lesaka acquires Recharger, prepaid electricity firm, in $28-million deal
The deal, which strengthens Lesaka’s position in the fintech sector, involves the purchase of all Recharger's shares.
Sanlam completes $66.4 million acquisition of MultiChoice insurance unit
The move, positions Sanlam to leverage MultiChoice’s broad subscriber base and payment systems to expand its financial services offerings across Africa.
Sanlam’s net inflows surge to $2.2 billion despite two-pot retirement withdrawals
Resilient performance showcases double-digit growth across key metrics and strong global expansion.
Motsepe sees $100-million wealth boost amid $195-million lawsuit in Tanzania
This marks a $300 million increase in Motsepe's fortune so far in 2024, up from $200 million at the start of November.
Patrice Motsepe faces $195-million lawsuit in Tanzania over alleged breach of contract
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe faces a $195-million lawsuit in Tanzania over allegations of breaching a non-compete agreement, a case that could set a legal precedent for the country's mining sector.
Harmony Gold records $3.47 billion in revenue at close of fiscal year 2024
The Johannesburg-based miner attributed this growth to increased gold sales and a favorable pricing environment.
Sanlam completes Assupol deal, boosts lead as Africa's largest insurer
Sanlam's acquisition of Assupol bolsters its footprint in South Africa and Africa, cementing its position as a dominant insurance player.
TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
Africa's first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s investment firm surpasses $1 billion in net asset value
Motsepe owns an indirect 27-percent stake in ARC, contributing to his status as Africa’s first richest man.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $45.2-million dividend from ARM
The dividend payout reflects a 25-percent decrease from the R1.08-billion ($60.3 million) dividend he received the previous year.