South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to nearly $100 million

South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke has seen the value of his portfolio climb sharply after shares in Sabvest Capital rallied on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The rebound has lifted his stake in Sabvest Capital by more than $15 million, to nearly $100 million.

Seabrooke’s stake sees strong recovery

Seabrooke, who is the largest shareholder, controls a 41.7 percent stake in the investment holding company, equal to about 16 million shares. That position has gained R272 million ($15.7 million) in recent weeks, underscoring renewed investor confidence in the group’s performance.

The recovery follows a difficult stretch earlier this year, when Seabrooke’s stake dipped by $4.79 million between May 7 and 20. During that period, the value of his stake fell from R1.67 billion ($92.5 million) to R1.58 billion ($87.71 million), reflecting broader market pressures at the time.

Sabvest’s growth lifts shareholders

Sabvest Capital, based in Sandton, invests in listed debt and equity, offshore bond portfolios, and stakes in unlisted businesses. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for steady growth and long-term value creation in South Africa’s investment market.

Its shares have risen nearly 19 percent in the past six weeks, climbing from R91 ($5.26) on Aug. 14 to R108.01 ($6.24). That advance pushed Sabvest’s market capitalization past $235 million, a boost for shareholders who have stayed with the company through market swings.

For Seabrooke, the gains lifted the value of his stake from R1.46 billion ($84.16 million) in mid-August to about R1.73 billion ($99.89 million) at the time of writing, strengthening his standing as one of the most prominent investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Sabvest stock soars 17.4% YTD, boosting investor returns

Since the start of 2025, Sabvest stock has climbed 17.4 percent. For perspective, an investor who put $100,000 into the company at the beginning of the year would now be sitting on about $117,400 — evidence of how the rally has rewarded long-term holders.