Jacobus Petrus Bekker, born on December 14, 1952, in Potchefstroom, is a media entrepreneur and global businessman. He is the current chairman of Naspers and was previously the CEO of the company, active in emerging markets across various media sectors, including internet and television. Bekker co-founded M-Net in 1985 and helped establish MTN in the 1990s. Under his leadership, Naspers expanded significantly, especially in Eastern Europe, Latin America, China, India, and Russia. He stepped down from his CEO role in April 2014 and became chairman, researching future growth opportunities for Naspers.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 189 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jacobus
supplanter, he who follows after
Read Full Jacobus Name AnalysisDecember 14, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Jacobus Petrus Bekker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Potchefstroom
Educated At: Columbia Business School
Occupation: businessperson
Spouses: Karen Roos
Employers: Naspers | M-Net | MIH | MTN
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for December 14, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Sagittarius 22 | 22 Sagittarius 39 | 6 Pisces 31 |
| Moon | 18 Scorpio 6 | 21 Libra 6 | 29 Cancer 53 |
| Mercury | 1 Sagittarius 42 | 3 Sagittarius 9 | 23 Pisces 24 |
| Venus | 4 Aquarius 20 | 17 Sagittarius 5 | 20 Aries 33 |
| Mars | 17 Aquarius 17 | 29 Sagittarius 19 | 13 Aries 5 |
| Jupiter | 11 Taurus 34 | 23 Cancer 26 | 14 Taurus 56 |
| Saturn | 25 Libra 27 | 25 Pisces 18 | 27 Libra 29 |
| Uranus | 17 Cancer 30 | 28 Taurus 32 | 14 Cancer 45 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 24 | 29 Pisces 22 | 23 Libra 37 |
| Pluto | 23 Leo 10 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 21 Leo 42 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 0 | 13 Pisces 5 | 11 Aquarius 8 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 0 | 13 Virgo 5 | 11 Leo 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jacobus Petrus Bekker's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026
