Age, Biography, and Wiki
Errol Musk was born on May 25, 1946, in South Africa. He is a prominent figure in the Musk family, known for his contributions to engineering and real estate. His life has been marked by both success and controversy, with his name frequently appearing in headlines due to family disputes and business ventures.
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| Date of Birth | 25 May 1946 |
| Age | 79 Years |
| Birth Place | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | South Africa |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Currently, there is no publicly available information on Errol Musk's height, weight, or other physical measurements.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Errol Musk has been married and has three children: Elon Musk, Kimbal Musk, and Tosca Musk. His relationship with Elon has been particularly scrutinized, with both parties sharing contrasting views on family dynamics and parenting.
His father was South African and his mother was English. He attended Clapham High School, where he began a relationship with Maye Haldeman, whom he married in 1970. The family lived in Pretoria, where Maye worked as a dietitian and a model. Elon Haldeman, with Reeve being her maternal grandmother's maiden name.
Musk studied electromechanics at the University of Pretoria, worked as an electrical and mechanical engineering consultant, and developed properties, especially retail and office property development. His lucrative engineering business took on "large projects such as office buildings, retail complexes, residential subdivisions, and an air force base." He also owned an auto parts store, at least half a share in an emerald mine, and even "one of the biggest houses in Pretoria" His ex-wife Maye's book recalls that at the time of their divorce in 1979, he owned two homes, a yacht, a plane, five luxury cars, and a truck.
According to the 2015 biography of Elon Musk titled Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, in 1995 Errol Musk gave US$28,000 to Elon and Kimbal as they were starting up the software company Zip2. Elon has denied receiving the money from his father.
In 1979, Musk and his wife Maye divorced. In her memoir, Maye characterized her marriage as abusive and alleged Errol had been violent. She recounts a time during their divorce when she sought refuge at a neighbor's home after Errol showed up with a knife looking for her. After the divorce, Musk repeatedly sued his ex-wife for custody of their children. He was briefly married to a woman named Sue.
In the early 1990s, Errol, then aged 45, married Heide Bezuidenhout, a 25-year-old he described as "one of the best-looking women I've ever seen in my life". Heidi's daughter Jana Bezuidenhout, then four, became Musk's stepdaughter, and later his romantic partner (and subsequently mother of two children together). Musk and Heidi also had two children of their own.
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| Husband | Maye Haldeman (m. 1970-1979) Sue Musk Heide Bezuidenhout (m. 1992-2004) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Errol Musk's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his successful career as an engineer and property developer in South Africa.
In 1986, he acquired rights to the output of three Zambian emerald mines, though he did not own the mines themselves. In interviews with Walter Isaacson, he explained: "If you registered it, you would wind up with nothing, because the Blacks would take everything from you". He later referred to his wealth during Elon's teen years in an interview with Business Insider South Africa, saying he had "so much money we couldn't even close our safe" and mentioned his emerald dealings. Snopes confirmed that at some point he owned "a stake in an emerald mine near Lake Tanganyika in Zambia". He once described his emerald mine as an "under the table" operation.
Career, Business, and Investments
Errol Musk built his fortune through engineering and real estate ventures. He was instrumental in developing large-scale projects, including office buildings, retail complexes, and even an air force base. By his early thirties, he had already amassed significant wealth, owning one of the largest homes in Pretoria. His business acumen allowed him to invest in lucrative projects, generating substantial returns from land development and construction.
On 9 March 1972, Musk was elected as an independent to represent Sunnyside on the Pretoria City Council. In 1980 he became a member of the Progressive Federal Party, the new official opposition formed in 1977, and ran as their Sunnyside nominee in the 1981 election. In 1983 his resignation from the PFP over its stance towards the constitutional referendum was front-page news for the ruling National Party's organ Die Burger, which portrayed the opposition as divided. Musk rebelled against the PFP's call for rejecting the new constitution and cited his agreement with the New Republic Party's position that the Tricameral Parliament was a step in the right direction.
Social Network
Errol Musk does not have a significant presence on social media platforms, reflecting his preference for a more private life away from the digital spotlight.
Education
While specific details about Errol Musk's educational background are not widely available, his professional achievements suggest a strong foundation in engineering.
In summary, Errol Musk's life has been a mix of success and controversy, with his career in engineering and real estate being the cornerstone of his wealth and fame. Despite the challenges, he remains a fascinating figure in South African business and the Musk family narrative.
