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The richest people in South Africa

The biggest sourced fortunes in South Africa, ranked by net worth.

Ivan Glasenberg

Executives

2nd$13.8B · as of 2026

Elon Musk

Founders

1st$923.7B · as of 2026

Nicky Oppenheimer

Business Professionals

3rd$10.6B · as of 2026
Elon Musk tops this list.

Net worth: $923.7B, ahead of Ivan Glasenberg at $13.8B.

Next on the board
  1. 4thClive CalderBusiness Professionals$6.9B
  2. 5thPatrice MotsepePoliticians$3.4B
  3. 6thAlan WilsonArchitects$1.9B
  4. 7thKimbal MuskFounders$1.6B
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