 Top 5 Richest People in South Africa 2023 5. Patrus Motsipi He is a South African Mining Billionaire Businessman. Since March 2021, he has been serving as the President of the Confederation of African Football. 4. Kuzbecker He is a South African businessman and former CEO of NASPERS, a media and internet company. 3. Johan Rupert He is a South African businessman and founder of Richmond, a luxury goods group. The company owns brands such as Cartier, Montbling and Dunhill. 2. Nicky Oppenheimer He is a South African businessman and philanthropist. He was the Chairman of the Beers, the world's largest diamond producer. 1. Elon Musk Born in South Africa in 1971, Elon Musk is a tech entrepreneur and business magnate. He is the founder of SpaceX, Tesla Incorporated, Neuralink and The Boring Company.