Man Shares the Richest Person in Each South African Province, Mzansi Stunned
- A TikTok video went viral after revealing the wealthiest person from each of South Africa’s nine provinces and their fortune
- The list includes business figures from different industries, showing just how diverse the sources of wealth are across the country
- The post sparked online debate about the vast gap between the country’s richest individuals and the average South African’s income
South Africans reacted to a viral TikTok that revealed the wealthiest person in each province, sparking conversations about the country’s extreme wealth gap and the industries behind it.
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A TikTok video by user @justrandomstats has gone viral after he revealed who the richest person is in each of South Africa’s nine provinces, and just how much they are worth. The clip has sparked curiosity and conversation, as many South Africans were surprised to learn the scale of wealth some individuals have accumulated in the country.
In Gauteng, the wealthiest person is mining magnate Nicky Oppenheimer, with an estimated net worth of R207 billion. Oppenheimer, who made his fortune through De Beers, is one of the most recognisable names in South African business. In the Western Cape, the title goes to Koos Bekker, worth around R61 billion, best known for transforming Naspers into a global media and technology powerhouse. The Free State’s richest is Johann Rupert, whose luxury goods empire under Richemont has earned him a staggering R270 billion.
Heading north, the Northern Cape’s wealthiest is retail tycoon Christo Wiese, with a net worth of R29 billion, largely built through Pepkor and Shoprite. KwaZulu-Natal is home to Vivian Reddy, worth around R1.9 billion, known for his business ventures in the energy sector and property development. In the Eastern Cape, Sisa Ngebulana leads with R400 million, primarily from property development, including his Billion Group and Rebosis Property Fund.
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In Limpopo, Mike Nkuna holds the top spot with R2 billion, built through his work in commercial property, including founding Masingita Property Investment Holdings. Mpumalanga’s richest is Robert Gumede, worth R3 billion, a businessman and philanthropist whose Gijima Group is a major player in the IT industry. Finally, in the North West province, Vincent Mntambo is the wealthiest, with R1 billion from investments spanning mining, energy, and media.
Mzansi citizens highlight wealth gaps in South Africa
The TikTok post has prompted discussions online, with many users expressing both admiration and shock at the vast differences in wealth across the provinces. While these individuals have built their fortunes in industries ranging from mining and retail to technology and property, the video also reminded viewers of South Africa’s wide economic gap. For many, it was a fascinating insight into the country’s wealth landscape, showing just how concentrated high net worth can be in the hands of a few.
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Mzansi reacted to the video
Saki Macozoma said:
"Sisa is not the richest from the Eastern Cape and Johann Rupert is not from the Free State, adding that Mike Nkuna is not richer than the Van Zyl family and Vincent Mntambo is not the richest in the North West, of the comments."
Mixon Tholo wrote:
"Please do the poorest, renyaka spotlight lerena morena."
Gerhard said:
"Since when is Johann Rupert from the Free State?"
Di78 wrote:
"What about Patrice Motsepe?"
Sakkie said:
"Patrice Motsepe is the richest person in the North West."
Nkintshoza wrote:
"What makes Zuma not listed as a rich person, joking that he stole trillions of rands according to media."
Durban MUNCIST said:
"They will be the richest in KwaZulu-Natal one day."
Mhlengwe wrote:
"Tsonga people should gather together because Nkuna is their brother."
Check out the TikTok video below:
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