How Johann Rupert and 2 other SA Businessmen Made Their Fortunes in Luxury Goods, Diamonds, and Cash and Carry
- Three South African businessmen, Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer and Nathan Kirsh, are among the richest people in the world
- These businessmen have made their fortunes in a variety of industries, including luxury goods, diamonds, and cash and carry
- Their success is a testament to their business acumen and their ability to adapt to changing markets
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Money makes the world go round and three South African businessmen have mastered the way to make this philosophy work for them.
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People are naturally curious about the world around them, and this includes the financial status of others. Knowing who the wealthiest people in the world are can give people a sense of perspective on their own financial situation or provide a sense of inspiration for the success of the wealthiest people in the world.
Briefly News takes a look at three of Mzansi's most richest people with net worths ranking in the high billions according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of 21 August.
1. Johann Rupert
Johann Peter Rupert is a South African billionaire businessman, who is the eldest son of business tycoon Anton Rupert and his wife Huberte. He is the chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company Richemont and the South Africa-based company Remgro. He has a has a net worth of $11.9 billion
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2. Nicky Oppenheimer
Nicholas F. Oppenheimer is a South African billionaire businessman. He was formerly the chairman of De Beers diamond mining company and of its subsidiary, the Diamond Trading Company, and former deputy chairman of Anglo American. He is the third richest man in Africa. He has a net worth of $8.98 billion.
3. Nathan Kirsh
Nathan "Natie" Kirsh is a South African-born, Swazi billionaire businessman. He heads the Kirsh Group, which holds a majority stake in New York state cash and carry operation Jetro Holdings, owner of Restaurant Depot and Jetro Cash & Carry.
Man curses lottery after blowing R146 million jackpot on mansions, bikes and luxury cars
In another story, Briefly News reported that when Lee Ryan won a whopping £6.5million (R146 million) from the National Lottery in 1995, many concluded that poverty would never be his portion again, forever.
How wrong were they? Lee was broke again within just five years, penniless but homeless and living on the streets.
According to Wales Online, the family man splashed his windfall on a mansion with a pool, two Ducati superbikes, an aircraft, and several fancy cars.
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