Rupert family R52bn richer this year after Richemont rally
Lion’s share of the wealth is held in the luxury goods maker, worth nearly R2-trillion on the JSE
12 February 2025 - 18:13
The Rupert family, led by patriarch Johann, have added about $2.8bn to their wealth since the start of the year — cementing their place as SA’s richest family — as companies they hold stocks in, particularly Richemont, enjoy a purple patch.
According to Bloomberg Billionaires index, the family is now worth $16.5bn (R305bn) — nearly what the SA government spends on servicing its debts...
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