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.

Born on Jun 15, 1944 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.05%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
956,464
Power
45,514$
Sentiment
3.70
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 4 4.00 0.19% +10% 331,002,651 692,869 $21,000,000 43,958$
South Africa 1 2.00 0.44% +0% 59,308,690 263,594 $350,000 1,556$
Totals 5 390,311,341 956,463 $21,350,000 45,514$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Errol Musk’s recent CNN interview delivered the sort of commentary that South Africans recognise instantly. 2

Mail & Guardian: Errol Musk and apartheid amnesia – The Mail & Guardian

United States United States: Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, claims he never saw oppression of black South Africans during the country's decades-long apartheid. 3

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United States United States: Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, claims he never saw oppression of black South Africans during apartheid. 5

CNN: Infidelity at a cost? Influencer ordered to pay $1.75M for affair

United States United States: Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, claims he never saw oppression of black South Africans during the country's decades-long apartheid. 3

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