Biggest Companies in South Africa

Largest companies in South Africa

South Africa hosts some of Africa's largest corporations across mining, finance, and consumer services. This overview highlights a few of the most influential players.

Naspers/Prosus

Naspers is a South African multinational with a global technology and media footprint. Prosus is its global technology investment company listed in Amsterdam and Johannesburg; together they are one of Africa’s largest listed companies thanks to their Tencent stake.

Sasol

Sasol is an integrated energy and chemicals company with operations spanning oil, gas, and chemical products. It plays a key role in SA’s energy and industrial sectors.

Anglo American

Anglo American is a global mining company with operations in precious metals and bulk minerals, including copper and platinum group metals; it has significant exposure in South Africa.

MTN Group

MTN Group is a leading telecom operator with mobile networks across many African countries and a large South African customer base.

Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is one of Africa’s largest financial-services groups, offering retail and corporate banking, investment services, and wealth management.

FirstRand

FirstRand is a major financial services group in SA, owning brands like FNB, Rand Merchant Bank, and WesBank, with broad retail and corporate banking operations.

Shoprite Holdings

Shoprite is the continent’s largest grocery retailer by store count and revenue, with a wide network across South Africa and neighboring countries.

Capitec Bank

Capitec is a low-cost retail bank focused on straightforward accounts and digital banking, serving millions of South Africans.

Bidcorp

Bidcorp is a multinational foodservice distributor with operations in SA and globally, supplying food and related services to businesses.