According to the source, "wealth refers to the net assets of a person. It includes all their assets (property, cash, equities, business interests) less any liabilities. It includes all property holdings, including primary residences".
Johannesburg was the wealthiest city in Africa as of 2021. South Africa's biggest city held *** billion U.S. dollars in private wealth, while Cape Town followed with *** billion U.S. dollars. The country led the ranking of wealthiest nations in Africa. The wealth value referred to assets such as cash, properties, and business interests held by individuals living in each country, less liabilities. Moreover, government funds were excluded.
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