Mamelodi Sundowns Owner Patrice Motsepe Earns R28.5 Million Payday
- Mamelodi Sundowns owner and CAF president Patrice Motsepe earned R28.5 million from African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for his executive role during the 2026 financial year
- The billionaire stepped down as ARM's executive chairman in February but remains involved with the mining group as its non-executive chairman
- Motsepe could earn approximately R638 million in dividends from his indirect shareholding in ARM following the group's improved financial performance
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South African football billionaire Patrice Motsepe earned R28.5 million from his executive position at African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) during the 2026 financial year, adding to the businessman's considerable wealth.
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Motsepe, who is the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, received the remuneration for his time as ARM's executive chairman between 1 July 2025 and 15 February 2026, according to the company's financial disclosures.
The mining entrepreneur founded ARM in 2003 and became South Africa's first Black billionaire in 2008, according to Forbes.
His latest earnings highlight the business interests behind one of the most influential figures in African football.
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Mamelodi Sundowns owner's R28.5 million earnings
Motsepe stepped down as ARM's executive chairman and retired as an employee of the company on 16 February 2026. He subsequently continued as its non-executive chairman to comply with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's listing requirements.
According to ARM's remuneration disclosures, his earnings for the executive period included approximately R6.7 million in basic salary, R9 million in cash bonuses and sign-on awards, and R12.8 million in long-term incentives.
His total remuneration of approximately R28.5 million was slightly higher than the R28.1 million earned by ARM chief operating officer Phillip Tobias, who was the group's second-highest-paid executive.
Motsepe also earned approximately R381,000 in fees for his role as ARM's non-executive chairman and director after leaving the executive position. Beyond his corporate earnings, Motsepe's wealth is linked to his shareholding in ARM, with the company declaring a final gross dividend of 700 cents per share for the 2026 financial year.
Based on his indirect holding of more than 91 million shares, the billionaire could receive approximately R638 million in dividends.
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Motsepe's business empire extends beyond football
Motsepe's influence in South African sport extends beyond his ownership of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have established themselves as one of the country's leading football clubs.
He was elected CAF president in March 2021, placing him at the head of African football's governing body. His position connects his business profile to the administration and development of football across the continent.
However, his financial interests extend well beyond the sport.
ARM reported revenue of R16.3 billion for the 2026 financial year, up from R13 billion in the previous period. The group also reported a significant improvement in profits, which rose from R509 million in 2025 to approximately R5.2 billion in 2026.
The stronger results coincided with improved commodity prices, helping boost earnings across parts of the mining industry.
For Motsepe, the combination of his mining investments and football interests continues to make him a prominent figure in South African business and sport.
Patrice Motsepe breaks silence on South Africa Presidency
Briefly News previously reported that Mamelodi Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe addressed the media in Johannesburg to put an end to months of public speculation about his political future
The African Rainbow Minerals founder, worth an estimated $4.3 billion, responded directly to campaigns pushing a potential 2027 presidential run.
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