Bridgette Radebe Biography: Age, Net Worth, Pictures, Parents, Wikipedia, Family, Nationality

Bridgette Radebe is a trailblazing entrepreneur who has made her mark in the mining industry of South Africa.

She is the founder, executive chairperson, and CEO of Mmakau Mining, a company that explores and produces various minerals, such as platinum, gold, and chrome.

She is also a prominent advocate for the empowerment of black women and communities in the mining sector, serving as president of the South African Mining Development Association and a member of the BRICS Business Council.

Profile

• Full name: Bridgette Motsepe Radebe
• Date of birth: February 26, 1960
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Businesswoman, mining magnate
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• Parents: Augustine Motsepe and Key Motsepe
• Siblings: Patrice Motsepe and Tshepo Motsepe
• Spouse: Jeff Radebe
• Children: Mandisa Radebe, Vukani Radebe and Malaika Radebe.
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $100 million

Early Life and Education

Bridgette Radebe, of Tswana descent, was born on February 26, 1960, in South Africa. She is the eldest of three children of Augustine Motsepe and Key Motsepe, both teachers.

She grew up in Soweto, a township that was a hotspot of anti-apartheid resistance and activism. She attended the University of Botswana from 1973 to 1977, where she studied commerce.

Personal Life

Bridgette Radebe is married to Jeff Radebe, a former presidential minister and a veteran ANC leader.

They married in 2000 after a long courtship that began in the 1980s. They have three children: Mandisa, Vukani, and Malaika.

Bridgette is also the sister-in-law of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is married to her younger sister, Tshepo Motsepe, a medical doctor.

Her brother, Patrice Motsepe, is a billionaire businessman and the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.

Career

Bridgette Radebe started as a common miner in the 1980s, managing individual shaft mining operations and producing materials for larger mine operations in South Africa.

She faced many challenges and discrimination as a black woman in a male-dominated industry, but she persevered and proved her skills and expertise.

She founded Mmakau Mining in 1995 and became one of Africa’s first black female mine owners/operators.

Her company has become a major player in the mining sector, with interests in platinum, gold, chrome, coal, uranium, and exploration.

She is also the president of the South African Mining Development Association, which promotes the interests of junior and black-owned mining companies.

She is also a member of the BRICS Business Council, a platform that facilitates trade and investment among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Awards

Bridgette Radebe has received several awards and recognitions for her achievements in business and leadership, such as:

• International Businessperson of the Year Award 2008 by the Global Foundation for Democracy.
• Pioneer in Mining Award by the South African Ministry of Minerals and Energy.
• Forbes Africa’s Most Richest Women in 2012.
• African Female Leader of the Year Award 2014 by the African Leadership Network.
• Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 by the African Women in Mining Association.

Net Worth

According to Forbes Africa, Bridgette Radebe’s net worth is estimated at USD 100 million.

She is one of the richest women in Africa and one of the most influential figures in the mining industry.

Controversy

Bridgette Radebe has been involved in some controversies, especially about Botswana, where she has been accused of money laundering, funding opposition parties, and interfering in the country’s politics.

She has denied these allegations and challenged the Botswana government to provide evidence of their claims.

She has also hired a UK law firm and a business intelligence firm to conduct a forensic investigation, concluding that the allegations were false and baseless.

Her involvement in Botswana has strained the diplomatic relations between South Africa and Botswana and prompted President Ramaphosa to send a special envoy to smooth the waters.

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