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Robert Gumede Biography
Robert Gumede is one of the most popular and richest Businessman who was born on August 9, 1963 in South Africa, South Africa.
Robert Gumede was one of seven children raised by his mother and grandmother in the town of Nelspruit, South Africa. He worked at as golf caddie, gardener and a petrol attendant to help support his family in his youth. He went on to study law at the University of Zululand, graduating in 1986 with a diploma in law. After graduating he worked as a clerk and prosecutor at the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court. Gumede was employed by the Ministry of Justice for a time before leaving that position in 1988.
In 1988 Gumede left his job with the Ministry of Justice due to his political activities during apartheid, starting his business career when he founded Gijima Electronic And Security Systems. Gumede’s worked as a business consultant after moving to Johannesburg in 1992. This led him to identify a number of business opportunities and by the mid-1990s he had registered a number of companies with the name Gijima ranging from a firm that provided protection services to the African National Congress (ANC) led Mpumalanga government to a stationary company. Gumede’s most successful venture was the IT company he setup in 1997 that successfully received government tenders to develop and deploy IT solutions for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services services and the Department of Home Affairs. The IT company was consolidated in 2002 into Gijima Afrika Smart Technologies (GijimaASTP) which went on to win additional tenders from the government owned telecoms monopoly Telkom to produce phonecards.
| Name | Robert Gumede |
| First Name | Rodney |
| Last Name | Hannah |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Birthday | August 9 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place of Birth | South Africa |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Portia Mkhize |
| Children(s) | Matana Robert Junior Gumede |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Gumede is open about his political and financial support for the governing party of South Africa, the ANC and has a close friendship with former ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa. In 2016 he donated a fleet of 12 vehicles to the ANC’s election campaign for the South African municipal elections of 2016. The Daily Maverick alleges that Gumede is part of an economic elite in South Africa that owes its existence to a system of patronage created by the African National Congress.
Robert Gumede Net Worth
Robert Gumede is one of the richest Businessman from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Gumede's net worth R322 ml (2012). (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Robert Gumede (born 9 August 1963) is a South African businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the IT firm Gijima Technologies and its holding company Gijima Group.
| Net Worth | R322 ml (2012) |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Businessman |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2018 a Sunday Times article alleged that Gumede provided substantial support to Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election campaign during the Zimbabwean general election that year. It is illegal in Zimbabwe for foreigners to fund local elections. Gumede strongly denied the accusation calling it fake news.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Robert Gumede height Not available right now. Rodney weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 2011 Gumede’s company GijimaAST settled out of court with the Department of Home Affairs after a dispute over a tender project worth R2.3bn due to escalating project costs. In 2014 the Special Investigating Unit of South Africa concluded that a R360 million tender by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, and the State Information Technology Agency awarded to GijimaAST was irregular. Reports by the Sunday Independent newspaper about the alleged non-delivery on a government tender by GijimaAST resulted in Gumede threatening to file a R1 billion defamation lawsuit against the publication.
Who is Robert Gumede Dating?
According to our records, Robert Gumede married to Portia Mkhize . As of December 1, 2023, Robert Gumede’s is not dating anyone.
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Rodney Ranked on the list of most popular Businessman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Robert Gumede celebrates birthday on August 9 of every year.
Who is the richest man Mpumalanga?
Robert Gumede was one of seven children raised by his mother and grandmother in the town of Nelspruit, South Africa. He worked as a golf caddie, gardener and a petrol attendant to help support his family in his youth. He went on to study law at the University of Zululand, graduating in 1986 with a diploma in law.
How can I contact Robert Gumede?
Who owns Guma?
Guma remains 100% black owned, managed with no debt except operational debt for its operations. Guma celebrated it’s decade long anniversary in the presence of current and former key staff members who joined Robert Gumede when he started the company in 1997.
Who is a trillionaire in South Africa?
| Nicky Oppenheimer | $8.0 billion | +8.8% |
| Patrice Motsepe | $2.9 billion | +6.9% |
| Koos Bekker | $3.0 billion | -23.3% |
| Michiel le Roux | $1.1 billion | +63.6% |
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| Date of Birth: | Jan 28, 1962 (60 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
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