What Can You Buy with R9.4 Billion?

So we have all been following the Nkosana Makate vs. Vodacom saga, right? Nkosana Makate was the guy who came up with the brilliant idea of Vodacom’s ‘Please Call Me’ service all the way back in 2000. But Vodacom never compensated him for it, so he has been back and forth with the company in court for years to get what he feels he deserves. 

There have been so many amounts thrown around. Some analysts believe that the company owes him R29 billion. Vodacom themselves offered him R47 million. But Makate said he would be satisfied with a “humble” R9.4 BILLION!

Let’s be honest, R9.4 billion is a massive amount of money. It's the kind of cash that could change not only your life, but your whole community, maybe even the country. So just for fun (and a little perspective), here’s a look at what a South African could buy with that kind of money.

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Property Dreams

You could buy around 400 high-end homes in places like Camps Bay, Clifton, or Sandhurst. These are the kinds of homes with ocean views, private cinemas, and walk-in wine cellars.

Or, if you’re into development, you could build your own luxury estate or private eco-village from scratch.

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Cars on Cars

With R9.4 billion, you could buy 940 supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, or Bentleys, each priced around R10 million.

Or, if you're feeling generous, you could buy over 23,000 brand-new Toyota Corollas and give one to every person in a small town.

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Private Jets and Travel Goals

Want to fly in style? A top-tier private jet like the Gulfstream G650 costs about R1.5 billion. You could buy six of them and still have plenty of money left.

Or, book first-class holidays around the world every year for you and your closest friends, for life.

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Designer Everything

Love fashion? You could get around 625,000 Louis Vuitton bags if each costs R15,000.

Or spoil yourself and your entire circle with 47,000 Rolex watches, each valued at R200,000.

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Education and Giving Back

You could fund more than 10,000 full university bursaries for South African students.

With this kind of money, you could build schools, improve hospitals, and help entire communities thrive.

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Sport and Entertainment

Love soccer? You could buy your own PSL team and invest in world-class training and facilities.

Or go big and launch a South African film studio to create the next generation of local movies and series.

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Everyday Stuff , Just for Fun

A Big Mac meal costs around R80. You could buy about 117 million of them.

If you're thinking practical, you could buy enough electricity to power a small town for a few years, based on average prices.

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R9.4 billion isn’t just wealth. It’s freedom, power, and the chance to make a real impact. You could live large, help others, build something lasting, or all of the above. 

What would you do with this kind of money?