Johann Rupert
Johann Rupert is a prominent South African businessman and the chairman of Richemont, a luxury goods company known for brands such as Cartier and Montblanc. He has played a significant role in the global luxury market and is recognized for his strategic investments and business acumen. In 2025, he ranked second on the Forbes list of African billionaires with a net worth of $14 billion, reflecting a substantial increase from the previous year. Rupert's influence extends beyond business; he is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and the arts, contributing to various initiatives aimed at fostering cultural development in South Africa.
Born on Jun 01, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 222,130 | $350,000 | 1,311$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 32,728 | $106,000 | 65$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,061 | $700,000 | 490$ |
| Totals | 3 | 121,734,608 | 260,919 | $1,156,000 | 1,866$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Johann Rupert, the Chairman of Richemont, believes the emotional value of a synthetic diamond is incomparable to a natural one.
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Kenya:
Johann Rupert is one of the top four richest Africans according to Forbes.
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South Africa:
Johann Rupert was mentioned in connection with misleading advertisements linked to Banxso.
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Guyana:
Johann Rupert lobbied for Musk’s Starlink satellite company to equip South Africa’s police stations.
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Tanzania:
Johann Rupert is one of the top billionaires in Africa with a net worth of $14 billion.
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South Africa:
Johann Rupert declared that he had opposed apartheid from birth while benefiting from it.
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South Africa:
Johann Rupert's presence in the White House was seen as a masterclass in elite deflection.
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Ireland:
Johann Rupert is the billionaire founder of the luxury goods company Richemont and was present during the Oval Office meeting.
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South Africa:
South African billionaire Johann Rupert said the country needed Starlink to fight crime.
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South Africa:
Johann Rupert made remarks about the Cape Flats being the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem.
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