An obituary on Rupert, who died in 2006, states
<blockquote>"Anton Rupert, a South African industrialist and philanthropist who opposed apartheid's inhumanities and used his wealth to fund environmental and educational projects, died at the age of 89 last week. "Rupert rose from humble beginnings to become one of South Africa's most successful industrialists, playing a leading role in the country's mining, tobacco, banking, media, beverage, food and health care industries. "His family features in the Forbes list of the world's 500 wealthiest families with assets estimated at US$1,7 billion (about N$10,5 billion)." <ref>[http://www.namibian.com.na/2006/January/world/0693003C.html Anton Rupert, South African industrialist, philanthropist], World News, accessed November 27, 2007.</ref></blockquote>
*Founding Patron, [[Peace Parks Foundation]] <ref>[http://www.peaceparks.org/story.php?mid=9&pid=6 The Origins of Peace Parks Foundation], Peace Parks Foundation, accessed November 26, 2007.</ref>