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I just recently gave away my last R10 before payday because someone on TikTok was threatening to vote for the ANC unless their followers sent them money.

That’s the kind of resourcefulness that will get you ahead in this country and also a subtle way for me to let you know that I am nowhere near being a rich b*tch.

However, in other parts of our rainbow nation, there are a few smartypants who have made it big and they have the bucks to prove it in the end. IOL revealed some of the names and faces of our country’s youngest millionaires – and they are all okes and okettes who we can get a little inspired by, that’s for sure.

It’s nice to know that despite the challenges we all face in this corruption-ravaged country, it is still somewhat possible to get ahead; if you put in the work, wear the right shoes to climb the ranks, have good, solid families and degrees, as well as a side-hustle in the form of a podcast/motivational social media presence.

It’s not an easy feat to become so laanie that you can put Nutella op jou saamie any day, every day. Without further ado, here are SA’s richest lighties.

Vusi Thembekwayo has an estimated net worth of R530 million:

 

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At the ripe age of 21, Thembekwayo first made his mark on the world running South Africa’s only black-owned Forensic Marketing agency only to then become the youngest director of the JSE.

Now he is the chief executive of a boutique investment and advisory firm, where he “elevates the thinking of blue-chip companies across the globe and advises them on how to disrupt themselves to thrive”, per his website.

What a cool guy.

Adii Pienaar has an estimated net worth of R77 million:

 

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With an Honours degree from Stellenbosch University, Pienaar founded the optimisation and analytics agency, Conversio, while also being the co-founder of WooThemes/WooCommerce, an online shopping plug-in.

He is also a published author, punting his Life Profitability Book on his website:

In Life Profitability, Adii provides you with a new perspective for becoming self-aware, recognising your values, and understanding your impact.

 

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An enriched life and successful business are not mutually exclusive. In fact, this book will provide you with the first steps in building a business that is more sustainable with increased options for you, your employees, and your community.

Douglas Hoernle has an estimated net worth of R62 million:

.@doughoernle, Founder & CEO, @karripayments, an app helping schools collect funds from parents and making them safer in the process, will join a panel of experts for ‘Financing the Education Gap in Emerging Markets’: https://t.co/0gs32mKuoH
In partnership with @PaysendGlobal pic.twitter.com/2ALi1yu8cU

— Meaningful Business (@MB_Community) May 7, 2021

“Committed to improving education globally using mobile technology”, Hoernle founded multiple technology companies after graduating with an Honours degree in finance from the University of Cape Town.

He is mainly known as the founder and chief executive of Karri Payments, a mobile payment app:

Fun-runs and walkathons may be off-limits at the moment, but that’s not to say your school’s fundraising efforts have to dry up!

We’ve compiled a list of innovative ideas to aid your school with fundraising initiatives during this time.

Read more here: https://t.co/Ysir5cKwwS pic.twitter.com/D0VDFFJIE4

— Karri Payments (@karripayments) July 6, 2020

Vivian Mokome has an estimated net worth of more than R19 million:

 

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At least we have some black female magic up in here. Our girl Mokome says she was always an “over-achiever and could never settle for less”, which allowed her to make her first million by the age of 35.

With a Master’s degree in information systems and business applications from Wits, she started her money-making journey in the corporate executive sector before venturing into entrepreneurship.

 

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Now, she is an international director of the multinational company, Longrich.

Love to see it.

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