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South Africa: The Richest People in the World Can Fit into a London Bus
The Daily Vox, 27 December 2014
Just over two months ago, Oxfam released a report on income inequality in South Africa. It revealed that the two richest South Africans had the same wealth as the bottom half of… Read more »
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South Africa: Reality Bites - Johann Rupert's Disturbing Moment of Clarity
Daily Maverick, 26 November 2014
On Tuesday one of the country's richest men, Johann Rupert, gave a presentation at Remgro's annual general meeting in Somerset West, in which he suggested South Africa was going… Read more »
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South Africa: Nigeria Overtakes South Africa, Has the Highest Number of Wealthy People in Africa
This Day, 20 November 2014
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa by topping the Forbes' list of Africa's richest people. Read more »
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South Africa: New Barometer Reveals the Haves and the Have Nots
Health-e, 30 October 2014
Life is hardest for people living in the Eastern Cape's Alfred Nzo district, where fewer than six out of 100 households have inside taps. Read more »
How Wealthy are the Richest People in South Africa?
According to an Oxfam report, the two richest South Africans have the same wealth as the bottom half of the South African population.
Johann Rupert, Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie Financiere Richemont and one of the five richest Africans, according to Forbes (file photo).
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The Nigeria Labour Congress says the country can survive the current economic depression with effective taxation of luxury goods being consumed by the rich. Read more »
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The opposition Congress for Democratic Change has given millionaire businessman Benoni Urey, who has declared his ambition to run for president in 2017, a 7-day ultimatum to make ... Read more »
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Millionaires in the country are predicted to increase in the next four years as the country's economy continues to boom, according to new report by New World Wealth. Read more »
