Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2025

Published on April 17, 2025 | By Glusea

Who are the Youngest Millionaires in South Africa? This article reveals the Top 20, highlighting their age, sources of wealth, and offering a glimpse into the country’s young entrepreneurial talent.

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2025

South Africa is home to many of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the African continent. In this article, we bring to you the list of the youngest millionaires in South Africa. real estate, media, finance and technology are among the sectors producing most millionaires in South Africa.

Vusi Thembekwayo is the most successful young talent in South Africa. Among the richest young millionaires in South Africa are also names such as Priven Reddy and Mike Eilertsen.

The youngest richest is South Africa continue to expand and grow their wealth throw diversification.

Top 20 Youngest Millionaires in South Africa 2025

RankNameNet Worth
1Vusi Thembekwayo$583 million
2Priven Reddy$250 million
3Trevor Noah$100 million
4 Mike Eilertsen$22 million
5Duduzane Zuma$15 million
6Adii Pienaar$5 million
7Sandile Shezi$3 million
8Cassper Nyovest$2 million
9Doug Hoernle$1.5 million
10Max Hussman$1 million
11Bernard Parker$5 million
12Doug Hoernle$1 million
13Murendwa Mmabasotho Mukwevho $ 1 milion
14Rapelang Rabana$1 million
15Margo Faith Cargo$1 million
16Mahlatse Mamaila $1 million
17Bertus Albertse$1 million
18Marnus Brookryk$1 million
19Marnus Brookryk$1 million
20Ludwick Marishane$1 million

How many millionaires are in South Africa?

According to a report by henleyglobal.com, South Africa have over 37000 millionaires with Johannesburg being the city with the most number of millionaires in the country, 12,300.

Vusi Thembekwayo

Net worth: $583 million

   Vusi Thembekwayo

Vusi Thembekwayo is the richest millionaire in South Africa. His net worth is valued at $583 million according to sources. Vusi is a businessman, a public speaker and an angel investor. He is the founder and CEO of the MyGrowthFund Venture Partners. Vusi is also a successful author who has authored two books.

Priven Reddy

Net Worth: $250 million

Priven Reddy is among the youngest millionaires in South Africa

Another one of the richest youngest millionaires in South Africa is Priven Reddy, The tech investor, based in Dubai has successfully founded a number of startups including Kagiso interactive.

Reddy is also the owner of VEU, an artificial intelligence company, and Ararkis Automobili, a company focused on the development of high-performance vehicles.

 The company announced the launch of the Ararkis Sandstorm, an electric hypercar,  with plans to produce only 20 units.  In 2025, Reddy launched CodeBlaze AI, an AI-based coding platform.

Mike Eilertsen

Net Worth : $22 million

Mike Eilertsen net worth is estimated at $22 million

Mike Eilertsen is the founder of meta-dology, a company focused on helping companies and people sell properties by producing immersive 3D experiences,.

He also owns Digital access, a company focused on delivering high-impact digital transformation through innovative online experiences that foster collaboration, learning, and community building. 

Mike Eilertsen net worth is estimated at $22 million

Trevor Noah

Net Worth : $100 million

Trevor Noah is among the youngest millionaires in South Africa

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He was the host of The Daily Show, an American late-night talk show and satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022.

Duduzane Zuma

Net Worth: $15 million

Top 20 youngest millionaires in South Africa 2025

Duduzane Zuma is the son of former president Jacob Zuma. Zuma came to prominence between 2007 and 2009 when his father became the president of the African National Congress and later the President of South Africa, after which Zuma became the director of a number of South African businesses

Adii Pienaar

Net Worth: $5 million

An entrepreneur and founder of two global multimillion-dollar companies, Adii Pienaar prides himself on the commercial and life profitability of his businesses. Adii’s personal journey enabled him to discover a rich, fulfilling life that coincides with a sustainable strategy for success in the workplace

Sandile Shezi

Net Worth : $3 million

Sandile Shezi Sandile Shezi is a South African entrepreneur and forex trader who gained significant attention for becoming one of the youngest millionaires in South Africa

Cassper Nyovest

Net Worth : $2 million

Refiloe Maele Phoolo, professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa.

Bernard Parker

Net Worth : $5 million

Bernard Parker is a South African soccer manager and former player who manages the TS Galaxy reserves. He played as a midfielder or forward.

Doug Hoernle

Net Worth: $3 milllion

According to IOL, tech guru Douglas Hoernle is worth an estimated R62 million. Hoernle, who holds an Honours degree from the University of Cape Town, is passionate about technology and education and he has managed to combine the two.

Murendwa Mmabasotho Mukwevho

Net Worth: $1 million

Murendwa Mmabasotho Mukwevho

Murendwa Mmabasotho Mukwevho grew up in a family where entrepreneurship ran through their blood. The young millionaire’s dad owns a fleet of taxis and other businesses, according to Youth Village. She owns multiple businesses in logistics, real estate and printing.

Rapelang Rabana

Net Worth : $1 million

Rapelang Rabana is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker. She is currently the Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide, an education technology NGO providing literacy and numeracy across multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ludwick Marishane

Net Worth : $1 million

Ludwick Marishane is a business scientist and entrepreneurial inventor. He is the MD of Headboy, which is a product-development and commercialisation.

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