Date of Birth: January 28, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: *Date of Death not applicable*
Biography
Patrice Motsepe is a prominent South African businessman, philanthropist, and the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, a leading mining company. Born into a business-oriented family, Motsepe’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Swaziland and a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. Motsepe made history by becoming the first black African on the Forbes list of billionaires. He has also made significant contributions to social causes, particularly through his family trust, the Motsepe Foundation. As of 2021, Motsepe was elected as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), further cementing his influence in both the business and sports worlds.
5 Interesting Facts about Patrice Motsepe
1. Patrice Motsepe was the first black African to be listed on the Forbes billionaire list.
2. He founded African Rainbow Minerals in 1997, which became a significant player in the mining industry.
3. Motsepe is a majority shareholder in the South African football club Mamelodi Sundowns, which has won several national and continental titles.
4. In 2013, he joined The Giving Pledge, promising to give away half of his wealth to charitable causes.
5. Motsepe holds honorary doctorates from various universities, recognizing his contributions to business and philanthropy.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patrice Motsepe
1. “I always say to my kids: ‘You have to work twice as hard as everybody else.’”
2. “Education is at the heart of achieving your dreams.”
3. “You need a combination of good policies and good leadership to achieve sustainable success.”
4. “Our future growth relies on competitiveness and innovation, skills and productivity… and these in turn rely on the education of our people.”
5. “If you are an entrepreneur, you have to think like one, work like one, and be prepared for the challenges that come with it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Patrice Motsepe is approximately $3 billion.
Children
Patrice Motsepe and his wife, Precious Moloi-Motsepe, have three children: 1. Thlopie Motsepe 2. Kgosi Motsepe 3. Kabelo Motsepe
Relevant Links
1. [Forbes Profile: Patrice Motsepe](https://www.forbes.com/profile/patrice-motsepe/
2. [African Rainbow Minerals](https://www.arm.co.za/
3. [The Giving Pledge: Patrice Motsepe](https://givingpledge.org/Pledger.aspx?id=216
4. [CAF President Patrice Motsepe](https://www.cafonline.com/about-us/leadership/president/
5. [Mamelodi Sundowns](https://www.sundownsfc.co.za/
