Hobbies and philanthropic work
Besides business, Rupert has other interests and engages in several philanthropic work. He is a golf enthusiast and also founded the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in 1990, aiming to address social issues through sports. He serves as Chairman of the South African PGA Tour and Golf Development Board and has been a council member in esteemed institutions such as the South Africa Foundation, the Southern African Nature Foundation, the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa, Business South Africa, and the Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns.
