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South Africa: 'Apology, No Insult Intended' - Johann Rupert Takes to Twitter to Apologise for Comments Made in PowerFM Interview
News24Wire, 5 December 2018
Multi-billionaire and business mogul Johann Rupert has apologised on Twitter, saying he didn't mean to offend anyone. Read more »
Billionaire Tells South Africans He's 'No Father Christmas'
South African billionaire Johann Rupert, chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company Richemont and chairman of Remgro, has come in for heavy criticism after he appeared on a talk show saying "poor white people studied hard and saved like crazy, never going to buy luxury cars or hang out at nightclubs". His responses were seen as racist and there was widespread reaction by South Africans. The richest man in the country has since said that he "never intended to offend anyone".
"No Father Christmas" Johann Rupert, Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie Financiere Richemont and one of the five richest Africans according to Forbes.
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South Africa: Multi-Billionaire Johann Rupert Branded Arrogant, Racist
News24Wire, 5 December 2018
One of South Africa's richest businessmen Johann Rupert was accused of being arrogant, racist and suffering from cognitive dissonance on Tuesday evening during an event hosted by… Read more »
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South Africa: EFF Lashes Out At 'President of Whites' Johann Rupert, Following His Radio Interview
News24Wire, 5 December 2018
The EFF has lashed out at business tycoon Johann Rupert, saying it is "pleased that finally the ultimate face of white privilege has been exposed for the whole country and our… Read more »
