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Jacobus Petrus Bekker
Chairman at
NASPERS LIMITED
Net worth: 652 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Jacobus Petrus Bekker is a businessperson who founded MTN Group Ltd. and who has been the head of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Bekker is Non-Executive Chairman at Naspers Ltd. He is also Member of The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and on the board of 5 other companies. Mr. Bekker previously occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at South Ocean Holdings Ltd. and Manager-Administration & Financial Operations at South Ocean Electric Wire Co. (Pty) Ltd. (a subsidiary of South Ocean Holdings Ltd.), Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Naspers Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer at MIH Holdings Pty Ltd. (a subsidiary of Naspers Ltd.), Member of South African Institute of Stockbrokers, Chief Executive Officer of Radiant Group (Pty) Ltd. and Director at MTN Group Ltd. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Stellenbosch, a graduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from Columbia University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PROSUS N.V. CLASS N 0.65% | 2026-03-30 | 14,189,691 ( 0.65% ) | 652 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Jacobus Petrus Bekker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2012-11-13 |
| NASPERS LIMITED | Chairman | 2015-04-16 |
| PROSUS N.V. | Chairman | 2022-08-24 |
Media24 Ltd.
 Media24 Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides newspaper and magazine publishing and distribution services | Director/Board Member | - |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
 The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a institute of chartered accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Motivaction International Holding BV
 Motivaction International Holding BV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing research services | Director/Board Member | - |
MIH (Mauritius) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jacobus Petrus Bekker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH OCEAN HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-11-30 |
| NASPERS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-03-30 |
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Training of Jacobus Petrus Bekker
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
57
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Naspers Ltd.
 Naspers Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as internet and media group | Technology Services |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MTN Group Ltd.
 MTN Group Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides network information technology services, broadband and Internet products and services | Communications |
MIH Holdings Pty Ltd.
 MIH Holdings Pty Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries offers interactive internet, television and print media services | Consumer Services |
Motivaction International Holding BV
Motivaction International Holding BV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing research services | Commercial Services |
South Ocean Electric Wire Co. (Pty) Ltd. | |
University of the Witwatersrand
 University of the Witwatersrand Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Stellenbosch
 University of Stellenbosch Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Media24 Ltd.
Media24 Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides newspaper and magazine publishing and distribution services | Consumer Services |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a institute of chartered accountants | Commercial Services |
South Ocean Holdings Ltd.
 South Ocean Holdings Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Engages in the manufacture and trade of electrical cables and & accessories | Producer Manufacturing |
Radiant Group (Pty) Ltd.
 Radiant Group (Pty) Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes lighting products | Distribution Services |
MIH (Mauritius) Ltd. | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
 Tencent Holdings Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries provides value added, online marketing, fintech and investment services | Technology Services |
Prosus NV
 Prosus NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries builds online food-delivery platforms, payments, fintech, classifieds and AI-powered educational tools & provides investment services | Technology Services |
MultiChoice South Africa Holdings Pty Ltd.
 MultiChoice South Africa Holdings Pty Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides multichannel digital satellite television services | Consumer Services |
South African Institute of Stockbrokers
 South African Institute of Stockbrokers The South African Institute of Stockbrokers is the professional body representing stockbrokers and financial markets professionals. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It sets and maintains qualification and ethical standards, offers educational programs such as professional stockbroker examinations and the financial markets practitioner qualification, and provides study materials and online contact sessions. The institute administers a continuous professional development program requiring annual CPD hours, including ethics training, delivered mainly online in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. Membership categories include candidate, affiliate, associate, active, retired, and corporate members, each with specific fees and benefits. Corporate members gain influence on regulatory matters and discounts on training. The institute engages with regulators and government, provides feedback on market developments, and requires members to adhere to a code of conduct and fulfill CPD and fee obligations. |
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