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| Patrice Motsepe | |
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| Name | Patrice Motsepe |
| Birth date | 28 January 1962 |
| Birth place | Soweto, Johannesburg |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Mining magnate, businessman, philanthropist, sports administrator |
| Known for | Founder and chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, president of the Confederation of African Football |
Patrice Motsepe is a South African mining businessman, philanthropist, and sports administrator. He founded and chairs African Rainbow Minerals and became president of the Confederation of African Football in 2021. Motsepe is known for his contributions to mining, investment, charity, and football across Africa and his involvement with multiple public institutions and international forums.
Born in Soweto, Transvaal (now part of Gauteng), Motsepe grew up during the era of Apartheid in South Africa and attended schools in the Johannesburg area. He studied law at the University of Swaziland and obtained an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand, then practiced as an attorney in Johannesburg before entering the mining sector. Early influences included figures and institutions such as Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, African National Congress, and legal mentors active in South African law and labour relations during the transition to democracy.
Motsepe established Future Mining and later founded African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), expanding into gold, platinum, ferrous metals, and coal with assets and partnerships across South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and other African countries. He negotiated deals and joint ventures with companies like Harmony Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Impala Platinum, Kumba Iron Ore, and international investors including Glencore, Rio Tinto, BHP, and Gold Fields. Motsepe's corporate strategy involved black economic empowerment frameworks introduced after the end of Apartheid in South Africa, aligning with policies such as the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and transactions involving state-owned enterprises including Transnet and Eskom contracts. ARM's listings and financial operations interacted with markets and institutions like the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Standard Bank, FirstRand, and global banking groups including Barclays and the World Bank in advisory and financing roles.
His holdings diversified into finance with stakes in African Bank, investments with Sanlam, and ventures in infrastructure and property through partnerships with conglomerates such as Vulcan and mining services firms like Sibanye-Stillwater and Lonmin. Motsepe participated in continental investment forums such as the African Union economic summits, the BRICS business councils, and meetings linked to the International Monetary Fund and the African Development Bank.
Motsepe founded the Motsepe Foundation, making commitments to education, health, and social development across South Africa and the continent, often collaborating with organizations like Nelson Mandela Foundation, United Nations, World Health Organization, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on public health and development initiatives. The foundation has funded scholarships at institutions such as the University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand, Stellenbosch University, and University of Johannesburg, and supported programs with UNICEF, UNESCO, and the Global Fund targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and maternal health. The Motsepe family's philanthropy has engaged with sporting development projects tied to FIFA grassroots initiatives, FIFA-associated development funds, and continental youth tournaments organized by Confederation of African Football and regional associations like the West African Football Union and Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations.
Motsepe is a signatory to philanthropic pledges akin to the Giving Pledge and has been involved in partnerships with economic development entities like the African Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme, and civic initiatives linked to leaders including Paul Kagame, Cyril Ramaphosa, and Kofi Annan.
Motsepe entered football administration through involvement with the South African Football Association and support for clubs and leagues, collaborating with entities such as the Premier Soccer League, PSL, and regional federations. In March 2021 he was elected president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), succeeding Ahmad Ahmad and working closely with figures and organizations such as FIFA, Gianni Infantino, the International Olympic Committee, and national associations including Football Association of Zambia, Egyptian Football Association, and Royal Moroccan Football Federation. His agenda has focused on expanding club competitions, reforming refereeing and governance with assistance from FIFA's Governance Committee, enhancing continental tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations, and promoting infrastructure projects co-funded by development banks and private partners such as CAF Zone associations and corporate sponsors including TotalEnergies and Qatar Football Association.
Motsepe's presidency involves engagement with international events such as the FIFA World Cup, African youth championships, and collaborations with broadcasters including SuperSport and global rights holders. He has overseen CAF's initiatives on women's football alongside organizations like FIFA Women’s Football Department and national federations such as the South African Football Association.
Though not a formal politician, Motsepe has influence through advisory roles and interactions with leaders including Cyril Ramaphosa, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, and international statesmen like Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan. He has participated in forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Clinton Global Initiative, the Africa CEO Forum, and meetings hosted by the African Union and United Nations General Assembly. Business and public policy intersections placed him alongside figures from multinational corporations and institutions including BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, IMF, and African Development Bank on investment, infrastructure, and governance panels. Motsepe's public profile has generated commentary from media organizations including the BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, Financial Times, and The New York Times.
Motsepe is married to Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist; their family has been involved with arts and cultural institutions like the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and universities including Harvard University through fellowships and philanthropic ties. The couple have sponsored initiatives in health and education with partners such as Boston Children's Hospital and Johns Hopkins University collaborations. His awards and recognitions include honors from bodies like the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, listings in Forbes billionaire profiles, civic honors from municipalities in South Africa, honorary degrees from institutions such as University of Cape Town and University of the Witwatersrand, and continental commendations from the African Union and sports awards associated with CAF.
Category:South African businesspeople Category:South African philanthropists Category:South African sports executives and administrators