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Almost all South Africans know who Patrice Motsepe is - he is everyones favourite billionaire.
From bringing Messi toMzansito bettering the lives of citizens, Motsepe has used his wealth for good.
Motsepe and his wife at the amfAR’s 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 19, 2016 in Cap d’Antibes, France. Photo by Kevin Tachman / WireImage for amfAR / Getty.Source: Getty Images
He later became the owner of a Spaza shop which was a hit with black mine workers.
According to Wikipedia, Motsepe learned business skills from his dad.
It was also at his fathers shop where Motsepe got exposure to mining.
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Patrice Motsepe holds two different qualifications
Patrice Motsepe holds two separate degrees.
African Rainbow Minerals was the first black-owned mining company in South Africa.
Cars worth millions
Motsepe also has great taste incars.
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A sports fan with deep pockets
Patrice Motsepe is clearly a sports fan.
The billionaires love for sports led to him owning the Mamelodi Sundowns and buying shares in the Bullsrugbyteam.
In 2018, Motsepe paid R45 million to bring the FC Barcelona team to South Africa.
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Despite their loss, South Africans walked away from the game satisfied.
They witnessed some of the best names in international football in real life, including superstar Lionel Messi.
That meant Motsepe ran for the presidency unopposed.
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The couple has three children together, sons Kgosi, Thlopie and Kabelo.
The three young men have managed to fly under the radar for the most part.
They grew up with their parents in Johannesburg.
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The billionaire had met US President Donald Trump during the World Economic Forum held in Davos.
The backlash led to Motsepe issuing an official apology.
Part of his apology read:
Source: Briefly News
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