Cobus Stofbergs Naspers stake has climbed to 123 million after a strong rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2025
The stakes value rose by 40.58 million this year, driven by Naspers 39 share price surge since Jan. 1.
Naspers, worth 54.5 billion, continues to benefit from its Tencent holding and strong global e-commerce and media operations.
South African businessman Cobus Stofberg has seen the value of his stake in Naspers, Africas largest publicly traded company, climb past 120 million. A strong rally in the companys share price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange JSE has added more than 40 million to his holdings, reflecting Naspers solid performance in recent months.
Stofberg, a founding member of MultiChoice Group, the company behind pay-TV giant DStv, and a longtime Naspers director, owns 372,916 shares, representing a 0.227-percent stake in the tech and media group. Since the start of the year, his holdings have risen from R1.56 billion 82.49 million to R2.17 billion 123.07 million, an increase of R611 million 40.58 million.
Naspers market value tops 54 billionHeadquartered in Cape Town, Naspers operates across five continents, serving more than two billion people through businesses in e-commerce, online marketplaces, media, and venture capital. Its most valuable holding is its stake in Chinese giant Tencent, which has been a key driver of the groups growth and a steady source of support for its share price over the years.