Whether one acquired the wealth on their own or inherited it, they are still regarded as tycoons.
So who is the richest woman in South Africa?
You will be amazed to find out that some of the wealthiest women in South Africa are familiar faces.
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However, they have managed to build empires through wise investing and running some of the most successful businesses.
Here are the top 10 richest in South Africa.
Who is the richest woman in South Africa?
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Find out who leads the pack when it comes to women and wealth in South Africa.
She assumed the directorship role of her fathers insurance and real estate firm, Liberty Investors.
She is the richest woman in South Africa.
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Wendy Ackerman R1.9 billion
The tycoon is one of the richest South African women.
The wealthy woman also runs the Ackerman Family Trust.
Irene Charnley R1.5 billion
The South African millionaire was born on May 6, 1960.
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For 13 years, she served as the negotiator for South Africas National Union of Mineworkers.
She also served as the executive director at MTN.
Today, she is the chief executive officer of Smile Telecoms.
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The company operates in Nigeria, Uganda, and Congo.
Bridgette Radebe R1 billion
She was born on February 26, 1960.
Bridgette Radebe net worth is linked to her successful mining company known as Mmakau Mining.
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The company operates in gold, coal, uranium, platinum, exploration, and chrome mining.
She started as a miner and progressed to founding her company.
Worth noting is that she is wife to South Africas Justice Minister Jeff Radebe.
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In 2008, she was awarded the International Businessperson of the Year Award.
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Sharon Wapnick R433 million
The beautiful and successful woman was born in 1964 in South Africa.
She is one of the largest shareholders in Octodec Investments and Premium Properties, companies founded by her father.
Sharon is also a partner at TWB Attorneys, a commercial law firm.
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In 2011, she became the non-executive chairman of Octodec, a position she took to replace her father.
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Elizabeth Bradley - R332 million
She was born in 1962 in South Africa.
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Her net worth is a result of various successful investments she has done in significant companies.
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Judy Dlamini R124 million
The beauty makes it to the list of the richest black woman in South Africa.
Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube R94 million
She is thefounder and chairwomanof Women for Housing & the Rural Loan Housing Fund.
She has grown her wealth through hard work and dedication, which is remarkable.
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Mamphela Ramphele - R55 million
She is a renowned and respected politician.
In 2011, she was named amongAfricas Richest Women.
Christine Ramon R49,67 million
The beauty has served in several management positions in reputable organizations.
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Interesting new facts about Siza Mzimelo
Who is the richest woman in South Africa 2019?
In 2019, Magda Wierzycka was listed as the richest woman in South Africa.
Magda Wierzycka net worth was estimated to be about R1.096 billion at that time.
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Today, she is thefounder and chief executiveofficer of Sygnia.
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She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Mass Communication in December 2014.
In 2023, Ruth finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
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She has worked for Briefly.co.za for five years now.
She specializes in topics like lifestyle, entertainment, travel, technology, and sports.
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