Patrice Motsepe and the Rumour of an ANC Presidential Bid South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has become the centre of political speculation after a new website associated with him appeared online, fuelling talk about a potential ANC presidential bid ahead of the party’s next leadership conference in 2027. The site, launched with little prior notice,...
Patrice Motsepe Retires as ARM Founder In a major leadership transition, Patrice Motsepe retires from his long-held executive role at African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), the mining company he founded more than two decades ago. The decision follows updated governance requirements by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which now require a clear separation between executive management and...
Sanlam Medhold Acquisition The Sanlam Medhold acquisition marks an important development in Southern Africa’s healthcare and private equity landscape. South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe through Sanlam Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Medhold, a long established medical devices and services company. The deal places one of the region’s most strategic healthcare suppliers under...
Patrice Motsepe a true Son of the soil Patrice Motsepe is one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs and a symbol of how African-owned wealth can drive social change. His journey from Soweto to becoming a global business leader reflects both personal determination and a broader transformation in South Africa’s economy. More than a mining magnate,...