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Michiel Le Roux

Michiel Le Roux

Michiel Le Roux (#1209)

Global Rank #1209
Country Rank #4
Country South Africa

Michiel Le Roux is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 4 B
  • Banking
  • South Africa
  • M
  • 77 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,209
Country Rank #4
Net Worth $3.5B
Previous Worth $3.5B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country South Africa
Industry Banking
Age 77 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 12 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Stellenbosch, South Africa
World Billionaires List South Africa Billionaires Banking

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Personal Stats

Age 77
Source Of Wealth Banking, Self Made
Residence Stellenbosch, South Africa
Citizenship South Africa
Marital Status Married
Education LLB, University of Stellenbosch; Bachelor of Commerce, University of Stellenbosch
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.5B
Current Net Worth $3.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Michiel Le Roux of South Africa founded Capitec Bank in 2001 and owns about 11% of the company's shares. The bank, which trades on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, targets South Africa's emerging middle class. He served as chairman of the board of Capitec from 2007 to 2016 and still sits on the company's board. Le Roux previously ran Boland Bank, a small regional bank in Cape Town's hinterland.

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Did You Know?

Capitec Bank has more than 800 branches and over 15,000 employees.

Le Roux was the largest donor to the Democratic Alliance, a liberal South African political party, during its 2023-2024 financial year.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michiel Le Roux's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $3.5B (May 4, 2026)

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