South Africa's Richest Man, Johann Rupert, Gains 2.67 Billion In January-net Worth Hits 16.3 Billion
- Johann Rupert's net worth surged by 2.67 billion in January, surpassing 16 billion and cementing his position among the worlds wealthiest individuals.
- Rupert's wealth growth is tied to Richemont, whose stock rose nearly 32 in January, pushing his stake value from 9.3 billion to 11.9 billion.
- Richemont posted record sales of 16.7 billion for fiscal year 2025, with strong growth in the Americas, Middle East Africa, and Japan.
South Africas richest man, Johann Rupert, started the new year 2025 with a remarkable boost in his net worth, adding 2.67 billion to his fortune in January. His net worth surged past the 16 billion mark, cementing his place among the worlds wealthiest individuals.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index , Rupertchairman of Swiss luxury group Richemontsaw his wealth grow from 13.7 billion on Jan. 1 to 16.7 billion by the end of the month. This moved him up the rankings, placing him 138th among the worlds richest people.
The 2.67 billion increase in January alone far exceeds the 1.3 billion he added throughout 2024 , when his net worth rose from 12.4 billion to 13.7 billion by year-end.
Richemonts rally sends Johann Ruperts stake higherRuperts growing fortune is largely tied to Richemont, the luxury powerhouse behind Cartier, Van Cleef Arpels, and Chlo. He holds a 10.18 percent equity stake and controls 51 percent of the companys voting rights through a mix of A and B shares.
Since the beginning of 2025, Richemonts stock on the SIX Swiss Exchange has jumped nearly 32 percent, pushing the companys market value past 100 billion. Ruperts stake alone has climbed from 9.3 billion to 11.9 billion as investors continue to buy into the luxury giant.