As of June 2026, the richest person in South Africa is Johann Rupert & family with an estimated net worth of $17.4B (Luxury goods). South Africa has 8 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in South Africa: Johann Rupert & family — $17.4B.
- South Africa has 8 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $44.7B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.
Richest People in South Africa 2026: Billionaires & Net Worth — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johann Rupert & family | $17.4B | Luxury goods |
| 2 | Nicky Oppenheimer & family | $10.6B | Diamonds |
| 3 | Michiel Le Roux | $3.6B | Banking |
| 4 | Patrice Motsepe | $3.6B | Mining |
| 5 | Koos Bekker | $3.3B | Media, investments |
| 6 | Jannie Mouton & family | $2.6B | financial services |
| 7 | Christoffel Wiese | $1.9B | retail |
| 8 | Paul Van Zuydam | $1.7B | Le Creuset |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every South Africa citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in South Africa?
Johann Rupert & family — $17.4B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does South Africa have?
8 on Forbes' current real-time list.
