1. Bridgette Radebe
- Est Net Worth: R1 billion
Bridgette Radebe is not only a successful South African but also an industrious black woman who has clinched her own portion of wealth through entrepreneurship. As statistics imply, Radebe is South Africa’s richest black woman with a soaring wealth base. She is believed to have emerged into a business-minded background comprising a father who diversified from teaching into a mining business. Fortunately, Bridgette Radebe’s entrepreneurial success stemmed from her father’s role in the mining industry.
Bridgette Radebe The Richest Black Woman In South Africa
Moreover, Bridgette Radebe’s lineage is considered a wealthy one as it comprises Patrice Motsepe –the first black billionaire in South Africa. In familial relation, Patrice Motsepe is the younger brother of Bridgette Radebe.
Forbes recognizes Bridgette Radebe as the richest black South African woman and over and above this, she once appeared on Forbes Magazine’s nomination list of 20 Most Powerful Women in Africa. Bridgette Radebe, who has served in several commerce industries, mainly concentrates on her mining business but to double up her authority, she holds top offices in a number of companies.
Radebe makes the better part of her income through the running of Mmaku Mining Limited –the mining company she established. With this, she has made her mark within South Africa’s clique of mining magnates –an exclusive lineup which comprises Patrice Motsepe. Regarded as one of the wealthiest black women, Bridgette Radebe’s substantial net worth is estimated in excess of R1 billion.
That’s all on our list of Top 6 of the richest black women in South Africa 2018.