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flag Paul van Zuydam, 87, became South Africa’s oldest billionaire after reviving Le Creuset, now worth $1.7B.

flag Paul van Zuydam, 87, has become a billionaire with a $1.7 billion net worth, making him South Africa’s eighth-richest person and the oldest billionaire in the country, according to Forbes’ real-time list. flag He owns Le Creuset, which he revived after acquiring it in 1988 during financial distress. flag Under his leadership, the brand expanded globally, maintained premium craftsmanship, and achieved over $850 million in annual revenue while remaining debt-free since 2001. flag His rise highlights a shift in South Africa’s wealth toward global branding and lifestyle products.

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