Mark Saltzman, the son of Dis-Chem founders Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, has deleted his X account once again after a series of anti-Palestine and misogynistic tweets.
The outspoken millionaire, a shareholder in the pharmaceutical company, is a qualified attorney specialising in commercial law.
DIS-CHEM SHAREHOLDER DELETES X ACCOUNT AGAIN
Mark Saltzman has deleted his X account – again – amid the public backlash of his anti-Palestine and misogynistic tweets directed at journalist Redi Tlhabi.
This comes after Dis-Chem distanced itself from Saltzman, the son of founders Lynette and Ivan Saltzman.
Images via LinkedIn/Dis-Chem
The pharmaceutical company clarified that it was apolitical and non-partisan, focused on providing affordable healthcare to all South Africans. It also emphasised that Saltzman did not represent the company, and was not on its board of directors.
It also condemned his “misogynistic and derogatory language”.
In 2025, Mark and his brother Dan inherited almost R7 billion worth of shares from their parents.
They have since sold shares worth around R600 million.
WHO IS MARK SALTZMAN?
According to Redi Tlhabi, Mark Saltzman often attacked her views of Palestine and Israel, calling her a “deranged b*tch” on several occasions.
On his X and Facebook accounts, he has often posted images of Jewish symbols, with the words: “I stand with Israel”
Here’s what else we know about the outspoken multi-millionaire…
- Saltzman is a commercial lawyer who established his own firm called Saltzman Attorneys.
- He obtained an LLB from the University of Witwatersrand.
- He has publicly revealed that he had voted for the DA.
- Mark Saltzman has voiced his conspiracy theories about COVID-19 being a “man-made”
- He is also a proud Zionist and supporter of US President Donald Trump.
- Saltzman, a father of two daughters, currently resides in New South Wales, Australia.
