The Top 10 Richest Female Celebrities in South Africa

South Africa is home to more rich women than any other African country. In this article, we delve into the lives of the top 10 richest female celebrities in South Africa. These women have achieved financial independence and success through their careers, businesses, and talents.

10. Bonang Matheba (Queen B)

Bonang Matheba, also known as Queen B, is a South African model, actress, and TV presenter. Born and raised in Mahikeng, she has amassed her wealth through her enduring career in the entertainment industry. In 2008, Bonang launched her first clothing range with Legaci called Just B, and she also owns a handbag company called Baby Star.

Additionally, she has ventured into various businesses, including a lucrative partnership deal with the retail giant Woolworths. Bonang has a reality TV show named “Being Bonang,” and all her hard work has made her one of the richest female celebrities in the country, with a net worth of $1.5 million.

9. Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi is a South African actress, model, and businesswoman. Some people say she is a rapper, but her primary source of wealth comes from her successful career in media. Pearl has made a lot of money as a presenter and became rich before turning 30.

Forbes magazine also listed her in their 2019 Forbes Rich List. Besides her successful career in media, Pearl also makes a lot of money by advertising big companies to her huge social media following. Her net worth is estimated to be $1.8 million.

8. Minnie Dlamini

Minnie Dlamini is a gifted television presenter and undeniably beautiful. She became a model and gained a lot of attention on social media because of her looks. Minnie is also super talented when it comes to presenting.

Today, her net wealth is estimated at $2 million, which is a little over 38 million rand. In 2017, Minnie sold her wedding video to MultiChoice for 6 million rand. She also made a lot of money from her divorce. To dive deep into her divorce story, check out our video on the 10 most expensive celebrity divorces.

7. Pearl Modiadie

Pearl Modiadie is a renowned South African actress and television presenter. She has appeared in many local television shows and has had the privilege of working with the American film industry.

The American giant streaming company Netflix has also worked with Pearl, and she is now recognized by a lot of big names in Hollywood. In 2021, she announced her partnership with a renowned alcohol brand, which turned out to be a success. Pearl has an estimated net worth of $2.2 million at the young age of 35, and it seems as if she’s just getting started.

6. Amanda du-Pont

Amanda du-Pont is a Swazi-born South African actress who has appeared in many great television shows. She has made a lot of money in acting and is also working with big companies, helping them to market their products to millions of her followers.

Amanda has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and owns a successful business, including a skincare line named Le Life. She has an estimated net worth of $2.4 million.

5. Thuli Phongolo

Thuli Phongolo is a prominent South African actress from Pietermaritzburg. She was born in 1991 and is still 33 years old. After joining the University of Venda, she studied physical theater and performing arts.

She obtained her honors in 2013 and immediately went to America to further her studies. When she returned from the states, she joined “Isibaya,” and every project she worked on after “Isibaya” was bigger and better. Thuli spends most of her time in Hollywood and has a staggering net worth of $3.5 million.

4. Connie Ferguson

Connie Ferguson was born in Lesotho in 1970 and is now 54 years old, based in South Africa. Her career began in 1993 when she made her debut on the first season of “Generations,” playing the character of Gabisile Mbikana.

In 2010, Connie left her job on “Generations” after staying with the show for more than 20 years. She then started her own film and television company, which soon became one of the most recognized production companies in South Africa, turning in millions of rand worth of revenue.

Connie became extremely wealthy and one of the most influential people in South Africa. However, the hard work was far from over. Connie went on to start a sun care company and a skincare line, and all her businesses are successful, making her the fourth richest female celebrity in South Africa. Her net worth is estimated to be $4 million.

3. Nomzamo Mbatha

Nomzamo Mbatha is another heavyweight who gained prominence through “Isibaya.” However, Nomzamo could leave her well-paying job on “Isibaya” and decided to go and look for another acting job in the US. The actress spent about a year in America, knocking on every door in Hollywood, trying to get a job.

Just when she was about to give up, a call came in, and she was told she was hired for a project where she would be working with the likes of Eddie Murphy. Nomzamo received a big paycheck for her performance and is now popular in Zanzibar and America. She has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

2. Shauwn Mkhize

Shauwn Mkhize was born in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. The 46-year-old grew up in a wealthy family of two former ANC politicians. Shauwn joined politics, working for the local municipality. Not before long, she started her own company, Mkhize KwaMashu (MK).

Her politically connected friends started passing each other government tenders. She was arrested for several fraud cases and tax evasion after stealing more than 1 billion rand by using her business as a gateway to acquire the tenders.

In 2013, Shauwn was arrested and found guilty of fraud, and her punishment was a 100,000 rand fine. Then she was set free. Her company is up and running, surviving on government tenders.

In 2019, MK acquired the status of a football team named Bloemfontein Celtic for 50 million rand and started her very own football team. She also makes money with the team. As of 2024, Mkhize’s net worth is estimated to be worth more than $20 million, which is well over 380 million rand.

1. Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron was born and raised in Benoni. She loved modeling as a child. One day, a lady saw her and could not understand why Charlize was not a professional model yet because she was old enough and beautiful.

Charlize received a scholarship to go to the US and learn the ins and outs of modeling. After she graduated, everybody wanted to work with her, so her salary increased, and she’s now working for Hollywood. Her long-lasting career has earned her a net worth of $120 million, making her the richest actress in South Africa and Africa.

These women have not only become household names but have also secured substantial wealth due to their talent, hard work, and dedication to their respective industries. Their success stories inspire many aspiring celebrities in South Africa and beyond.

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