Errol Musk

Errol Musk

businessman South Africa

Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, is an accomplished engineer and businessman known for his complex relationship with his son. He has been a subject of public interest due to his claims about their family's financial background, which directly contradicts Elon's narrative of a challenging upbringing. Errol's early career was marked by significant achievements, including starting his own company by the age of 24 and amassing wealth that allowed his family to live a privileged lifestyle. He has also made headlines for his controversial claim of owning a stake in an emerald mine in Zambia and his role in shaping his children's early exposure to technology and innovation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,321,746
Power
6,958$
Sentiment
3.27
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 8 3.25 0.14% +10% 1,380,004,385 2,152,435 $2,900,000 4,523$
United Kingdom 2 4.00 0.05% +10% 67,886,011 40,573 $2,700,000 1,614$
Guatemala 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,288 $82,000 56$
Paraguay 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 7,132,538 3,510 $38,000 19$
Pakistan 1 2.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 72,305 $280,000 92$
New Zealand 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,220 $210,000 97$
Croatia 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 4,105,267 1,341 $68,000 22$
Israel 1 2.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 4,457 $400,000 193$
Liechtenstein 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,137 14 $6,900 3$
Russia 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 144,104,080 32,603 $1,500,000 339$
Totals 18 1,856,117,450 2,321,746 $8,184,900 6,958$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

India India: Errol Musk responded to his granddaughter's remarks, dismissing them as sad and indicative of the language used. 4

The Times of India: Elon Musk’s daughter calls grandfather a ‘psychopath’ — Errol Musk fires back

India India: Errol Musk has openly criticized his son’s parenting, calling him a neglectful father who hasn’t been present for his many children. 2

The Times of India: Elon Musk's father Errol on his parenting: “If Elon hears this he’s gonna shoot me... But…”