
Elon Musk's net worth has reached a record $1.3 trillion following a significant increase in the share price of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded. This surge in value marks a notable milestone for the South Africa-born entrepreneur.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at The South African Biz ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories

Elon Musk's net worth has reportedly decreased by approximately $350 billion in the past week due to a significant selloff of SpaceX shares, raising questions about his status as a trillionaire.
The South African Biz·June 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Elon Musk's net worth has decreased by $118 billion, causing him to fall below the trillionaire status. This significant decline occurred in a single adjustment, according to Nairametrics.
Nairametrics·June 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
SpaceX shares fell below their debut price, resulting in a loss of $600 billion in value, before experiencing a recovery of 2.4 percent. This fluctuation occurred amid broader turbulence in the tech market, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera·June 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire following a decline in global technology stock prices, which resulted in a loss of $500 billion (£500 billion) in his wealth. This significant drop has affected his financial status, according to Global Publishers.
Global Publishers (TZ)·June 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Telkom's CEO and CFO have received shares valued at R24 million as part of a R57 million share bonanza. This allocation highlights the company's executive compensation strategy, although further details on the distribution and implications of these shares were not provided.
Moneyweb·June 25, 2026 at 2:02 AM
According to Soko Directory, South Africa continues to play a significant role in Africa's wealth landscape, but its dominance is gradually decreasing. The report highlights that East and West Africa are emerging as key contributors to the continent's next wealth boom.
Soko Directory·June 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM