In this article, we identify the five largest companies in South Africa and who owns them.
In 2019, theSunday Timesreleased its list of Top 100 companies in South Africa.
Arena Events reportedthat Gerrie Fourie, Capitec CEO, won Business Leader of the Year at the event too.
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Capitec Bank Holdings
Capitec Bank South Africa was founded in 2001 and trades on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
The bank targets emerging middle-class people in the country.
This is after a survey by the media group, Forbes.
Capitec Bank has gone from a small micro-lending company to South Africa’s top bank. Image: Sipho Maluka/Sunday Sun/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
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Complete list of the contact details for the top banks in South Africa
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Transaction Capital Limited is an investment management company and serves clients worldwide.
Clicks Group
Clicks is a South African pharmacy, health and beauty retailer.
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The group boasts more than 740 stores and over 580 in-store pharmacies.
Although Jack initially wanted to open a pharmacy, his dream was only realised 35 years later.
The company listed on the JSE on 18 June 2014 with a portfolio value of R1 billion.
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Naspers
Naspers is a global internet group and one of the largest tech investors in the world.
Naspers is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Le Roux controls about 11% of the stakes.
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According to aForbesreport, Michiel Le Roux’s nett worth as of 11 November stood at $1.1 billion.
Capitec Bank was established at a time when banking in South Africa was facing enormous challenges.
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