ProVerb Remembers Late Billionaire Douw Steyn, Shares Pic of Him and Wife Caroline Reading His Book

ProVerb Remembers Late Billionaire Douw Steyn, Shares Pic of Him and Wife Caroline Reading His Book

  • ProVerb mourned businessman Douw Steyn’s passing, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post with a throwback photo of Steyn and his wife reading The Book of ProVerb
  • The billionaire, who founded Auto&General, Budget Insurance, Dialdirect, 1st for Women, and Hippo.co.za, was widely celebrated for his contributions to South Africa’s economy
  • Social media users, including reality star Christall Kay, shared condolences, praising Steyn’s impact and influence

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South African rapper and television presenter ProVerb shared a moving tribute following the death of businessman Douw Steyn.

Proverb Mourns Douw Steyn
ProVerb shared a tribute to Douw Steyn. Image: @proverbmusic
Source: Instagram

ProVerb mourns Douw Steyn

South Africans are mourning billionaire Douw Steyn's death. The popular business magnet was known for launching his first insurance business in 1975 when he sold car and home insurance through Auto&General Insurance Auto&General's success led to him establishing Budget Insurance, Dialdirect, 1st for Women and Hippo.co.za.

People from all walks of life, including reality TV star Christall Kay and ProVerb, have dedicated touching tributes to the businessman. Taking to his Instagram page, the rapper and TV presenter shared a throwback picture of Steyn and his wife Caroline Steyn reading his book, The Book of ProVerb. Part of his lengthy caption read:

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"I will forever hold onto the memory of this special moment, Douwe and Carolyn reading my memoir, The Book of ProVerb. It’s a reminder of the power of connection and the impact he had on so many lives. May his legacy continue to inspire, and may Carolyn and the Steyn family find strength and comfort in the love that surrounds them."

Fans react to ProVerb's tribute to Douw Steyn

Social media users shared touching tributes to the late businessman. Many hailed him for the role he played in building the SA economy.

@boipelodikobe said:

"Askies"

@motlowane commented:

"A nation builder this one, so sad."

@fortunemasina wrote:

"Condolences"

@propertybuddy added:

"My deepest condolences."
Proverb remembered Douw Steyn
ProVerb remembered Douw Steyn. Image: @proverbmusic
Source: Instagram

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.