Michiel Le Roux

Michiel Le Roux (#1146)

Global Rank #1146

Country Rank #3

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 #1,146

Country Rank #3

Net Worth $3.7B

Previous Worth $3.7B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country South Africa

Industry Banking

Age 77 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Stellenbosch, South Africa

Citizenship South Africa

World Billionaires List South Africa Billionaires Banking

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76

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 $3.7B

Current Net Worth $3.7B

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.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#1137

Billionaires (2026)

#10

Africa's Billionaires (2026)

Insights

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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Current Net Worth: $3.7B (May 4, 2026)