Top 10 richest pastors in South Africa and their expensive possessions
Religion and wealth are controversial topics in most African countries. The vast wealth accumulated by some clergymen in South Africa and beyond has raised eyebrows. Some preachers have been accused of using religion to con people. Who are the top 10 richest pastors in South Africa, and how have they acquired their riches?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Top 10 richest pastors in South Africa
- 10. Lesego Daniel - unconfirmed
- 9. Prophet Uebert Angel - $100,000
- 8. Dr. André Roebert - $500,000
- 7. Brian Houston - $10 million
- 6. Roberta Lee Houston - $20 million
- 5. Adam Johannes Jakobus Boshoff - $28 million
- 4. Ray McCauley (late) - $28 million
- 3. Irene Tshifhiwa (late) - $42 million
- 2. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri - $150 million
- 1. Alph Lukau - $1 billion
- What is the name of the richest pastor in South Africa?
- Who is the most popular pastor in South Africa?
- Which is the largest church in South Africa?
- Who is the richest pastor in Africa?
- Who are the top 10 prosperity preachers?
- Who are the richest pastors in the world?
Key takeaways
- The top 10 richest pastors in South Africa are worth billions and millions of dollars.
- Pastor Alph Lukau is considered the wealthiest with an estimated net worth of $1 billion.
- Besides preaching, some have businesses with multiple income streams.
Top 10 richest pastors in South Africa
Below is a list of the top 10 richest pastors in South Africa and some of the expensive things they possess. Note that the ranking is based on estimated net worth figures and may exclude affluent clergy whose net worth is hidden from the public.
| Ranking | Name | Estimated net worth |
| 1 | Alph Lukau | $1 billion |
| 2 | Prophet Shepherd Bushiri | $150 million |
| 3 | Irene Tshifhiwa (deceased) | $42 million |
| 4 | Ray McCauley (deceased) | $28 million |
| 5 | At Boshoff | $28 million |
| 6 | Roberta Lee Houston | $20 million |
| 7 | Brian Houston | $10 million |
| 8 | Dr. André Roebert | $500,000 |
| 9 | Prophet Uebert Angel | $100,000 |
| 10 | Prof. Lesego Daniel | - |
Pastor Alph Lukau tops the list with $1 billion followed by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri with $150 million. Here is a breakdown of their profiles.
10. Lesego Daniel - unconfirmed
- Date of birth: 15th May
- Ministry/ source of income: Rabboni Centre Ministries
Lesego Daniel, popularly known as Prof. Lesego Daniel is among the most famous South African pastors. He is a controversial preacher best known as the founder of Rabboni Centre Ministries in Pretoria.
He owns multiple properties in the country and is known for his love of luxurious vehicles. Although he is considered rich, his net worth remains unconfirmed in the public domain.
9. Prophet Uebert Angel - $100,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Uebert Mudzanire
- Date of birth: 6 September 1978
- Age: 46 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: Spirit Embassy, Club Millionaire Limited, Sam Barkeley Construction, and The Angel Organisation
- Prophet Uebert Angel's net worth: $100,000
Prophet Uebert Angel is an evangelical preacher best known as the founder of a Pentecostal ministry called Spirit Embassy. He is worth an estimated $100,000. Besides preaching, he founded a concierge services firm in Britain called Club Millionaire Limited.
He is also the founder and CEO of Sam Barkeley Construction and The Angel Organisation. Prophet Uebert Angel's car collection features a Lamborghini Avante, Bentley Coupe, Rolls Royce, Mercedes Couple, Mercedes V Wagon, and Audi Q7. In 2013, media reports claimed Angel was worth $60 million, a figure he denied.
8. Dr. André Roebert - $500,000
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 28 May 1969
- Age: 55 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: River Group International, River Ministries & Faith Broadcasting Network
- Dr. André Roebert's net worth: $500,000
In 1996, Dr. André Roebert and his wife, Jenny Roebert, started a ministry called Revival South Africa. Two years later, River Ministries International was established. The couple founded River Group, a conglomerate with over 47 companies and multiple ministries and churches.
Some of the expensive things owned by Dr. Roebert include an airline, a broadcast channel called Faith Broadcasting Network, chains of hotels, and multiple real estate properties. He is worth about $500,000.
7. Brian Houston - $10 million
- Date of birth: 17 February 1954
- Age: 71 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: Hillsong Church and authorship
- Brian Houston's net worth: $10 million
Brian Houston has a net worth of $10 million. He is the founder and the senior pastor at Hillsong Church. He is also the executive producer of Hillsong Music, which has released over 60 albums.
Besides preaching, he is a best-selling author. Some of his books are How To Build Great Relationships, Get A Life, For This Cause, You Can Change The Future, You Need More Money, and Live Love Lead. He owns multiple real estate properties in different parts of the world.
6. Roberta Lee Houston - $20 million
- Date of birth: 16 January 1957
- Age: 68 years (as of 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: Hillsong Church
- Roberta Lee Houston's net worth: $20 million
Roberta Lee Houston is the spouse of Brian Houston. The two founded the Hillsong Church. Today, the church is spread globally, including South Africa.
In 1997, she started the annual Colour Your World Women’s Conference in Sydney, London, the USA, Cape Town, and Kyiv. Besides preaching, Roberta is an author.
5. Adam Johannes Jakobus Boshoff - $28 million
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 30 December 1964
- Age: 60 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: Christian Revival Church
- Adam Johannes Jakobus Boshoff's net worth: $28 million
Pastor Adam Johannes Jakobus Boshoff, alias At Boshoff, was born and raised in Bloemfontein. He is a senior pastor at Christian Revival Church and an executive member of the International Federation of Christian Churches. Boshoff's net worth is around $28 million. He owns multiple real estate investments and vehicles.
4. Ray McCauley (late) - $28 million
- Date of birth: 1 October 1949
- Date of death: 8 October 2024
- Age at death: 75 years
- Source of income/ ministry: International Federation of Christian Churches, National Interfaith Council of South Africa, and authorship
- Ray McCauley's net worth: $28 million
Ray McCauley was worth an estimated $28 million at his demise. He was the founder of Rhema Bible Church North. He was also the President of Rhema Family Churches and the co-chair of the National Religious Leaders Council (NRLC) of South Africa.
His car collection featured a Mercedes Benz AMG500, among other luxury vehicles. He also owned multiple properties in South Africa.
3. Irene Tshifhiwa (late) - $42 million
- Date of death: 24 October 2018
- Source of income/ ministry: Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World Peace by Jesus Christ
- Irene Tshifhiwa's net worth: $42 million
Until her demise, Irene Tshifhiwa was a preacher and public speaker for Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World Peace by Jesus Christ. The church is located in Limpopo Province.
She entered full-time ministry in 2001. At the time of her demise, she was worth $42 million and owned multiple cars and properties in South Africa.
2. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri - $150 million
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 20 February 1983
- Age: 42 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: The Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, motivational speaking, authorship, and entrepreneurship
- Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's net worth: $150 million
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is worth about $150 million or R2.7 billion as of 2025. He is a respected preacher, motivational speaker, author, and businessman. Bushiri encountered God at the age of 10 and has since given his life to serving God.
Bushiri is the founder of The Enlightened Christian Gathering Church. He owns a mansion worth $12 million. His car collection features a Rolls-Royce Ghost, Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, Bentley Flying Spur, 2017 Maserati Levante, and Bentley Bentayga Limited Edition.
1. Alph Lukau - $1 billion
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 25 October 1975
- Age: 49 years (as of February 2025)
- Source of income/ ministry: Alleluia Ministries International
- Alph Lukau's net worth: $1 billion
Alph Lukau tops the list of pastors in South Africa, with a net worth of $1 billion. He is the founder and general overseer of Alleluia Ministries International. Alleluia Ministries International has thousands of members in Africa and other parts of the world.
He owns private jets, luxury cars, and multiple real estate properties in different parts of the world. His car collection features various Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, Bentley, and Mercedes Benz models.
What is the name of the richest pastor in South Africa?
Alph Lukau is considered the wealthiest pastor in South Africa. He is worth $1 billion.
Who is the most popular pastor in South Africa?
The most popular pastors in SA include Alph Lukau, Shepherd Bushiri, Chris Oyakhilome, the late Irene Tshifhiwa, Ray McCauley, Adam Johannes Jakobus Boshoff, Roberta Lee Houston, Brian Houston, Dr. André Roebert, and Prophet Uebert Angel.
Which is the largest church in South Africa?
The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) is arguably the biggest church in South Africa. It was founded in 1910 by Engenas Lekganyane.
Who is the richest pastor in Africa?
Alph Lukau is arguably the richest pastor in Africa. His estimated net worth is $1 billion.
Who are the top 10 prosperity preachers?
The top 10 prosperity preachers in the world are David Oyedepo, Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Joseph Prince, Todd White, Oral Roberts, E. W. Kenyon, and A. A. Allen, Robert Tilton.
Who are the richest pastors in the world?
Some of the richest preachers in the world include Benny Hinn, Alph Lukau, Shepherd Bushiri, Chris Oyakhilome, David Oyedepo, TD Jakes, Pat Robertson, and Joel Osteen. Pinpointing the richest pastor in the world is challenging because most have not publicly declared how much they are worth.
The top 10 richest pastors in South Africa have multiple income streams. They are the founders of mega-churches with a significant local and international audience.
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