Patrice Motsepe
Patrice Motsepe is a prominent South African businessman and lawyer, known for being the first black African billionaire. He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, a mining company. In 2021, he was appointed as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), where he has focused on improving African football and increasing financial support for tournaments. Recently, he was in the news regarding the increased financial rewards for the 2025 African Nations Championship.
Born on Jan 28, 1962 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 4 | 7.00 | 0.95% | +20% | 36,910,558 | 418,843 | $120,000 | 1,362$ |
| South Africa | 4 | 6.25 | 2.33% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 1,517,199 | $350,000 | 8,953$ |
| Cameroon | 2 | 4.00 | 0.33% | +10% | 26,545,863 | 96,851 | $39,000 | 142$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.44% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 260,848 | $63,000 | 275$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 9,510 | $430,000 | 413$ |
| Gabon | 1 | 8.00 | 0.32% | +10% | 2,225,734 | 7,872 | $15,000 | 53$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 21,522 | $3,000 | 13$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 79,947 | $3,845,000 | 3,669$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 67,922 | $2,700,000 | 2,810$ |
| Totals | 17 | 348,730,592 | 2,480,514 | $7,565,000 | 17,690$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Morocco:
Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF who expressed his determination to preserve the integrity of African football amidst the sanctions imposed after the CAN 2025 final.
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South Africa:
Dr Patrice Motsepe is touted as the man to save the ANC, amid concerns about the party’s declining popularity and challenges facing the Cyril Ramaphosa administration.
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South Africa:
Businessman Patrice Motsepe was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates.
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Germany:
Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation who stood alongside Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation.
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South Africa:
Patrice Motsepe is linked to a $195 million mining dispute involving Pula Graphite Partners Tanzania Limited.
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South Africa:
Patrice Motsepe has been discussed as a potential leader for the ANC due to his experience with leadership positions.
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Tanzania:
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), had earlier confirmed that winners of the 35th edition in Morocco would receive $10 million in prize money.
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Cameroon:
Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF who announced the decision to cancel the CHAN.
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Tanzania:
Patrice Motsepe is the Caf President who symbolically handed the hosting flag to East Africa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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France:
Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation (CAF).
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