Check Out Robert Gumede's Net Worth And Sources Of Wealth

Robert Gumede is a South African businessman and philanthropist and one of the richest men in South Africa.

The tycoon recently became a subject of interest following the riveting discovery that he is the father of Sim Dope who was the AKA’s best friend of many years and inspiration for the rapper’s hit song- Sim Dope. 

Unknown to many people, Sim Dope is a real person and while he has quite an interesting life, his father who is more prominent and very accomplished in many ways is the star of the family.

Robert Gumede is the man who flew in renowned American rapper- Rick Ross to Nelspruit in 2013 to perform at his 50th birthday celebrations, and he is also the man who gifted his son a brand new Porsche for passing his metric. So, how rich is this man, and how did he make his fortune?  

Here is a look at Robert Gumede’s net worth, his childhood and educational background, his career and his businesses.

According to several online sources, Robert Gumede is estimated to be between R2.8 and R3 billion.

He has accumulated this impressive wealth from his profitable business ventures as well as his assets.

Gumede was born on August 27, 1963, in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga and was raised alongside his six siblings by his mother and grandmother.

He held several jobs when he was growing up including gardening, working as a golf caddie, and as a petrol attendant, to help support his family. 

He joined the University of Zululand and graduated in 1986 with a diploma in law.

After earning his law diploma, Robert Gumede worked as a clerk and prosecutor at the Kabokweni Magistrate's Court.

He also briefly worked at the Ministry of Justice, leaving the position in 1988 due to his political activities during the apartheid era.

After moving to Johannesburg in 1992, Robert Gumede worked as a business consultant where he got exposed to a variety of businesses which led him to begin his journey in business.

He founded a black-owned IT firm called Gijima Technologies and its holding company Gijima Group. 

Gijima Technologies successfully won government contracts to develop and deploy IT solutions for the Departments of Justice and Correctional Services and Home Affairs.

In 2002, the IT firm was merged into Gijima Afrika Smart Technologies (GijimaASTP), which went on to win additional sim card tenders from the government-owned telecoms monopoly Telkom.

Furthermore, Robert Gumede is the founder and executive chairman of the Guma Group, a diversified investment holding company with holdings in technology, mining, energy, and hospitality.

According to several sources, Robert Gumede is also the chairman of Nelspruit-based Dangerous Darkies FC.

All these profitable ventures have helped to build Robert Gumede's net worth, which continues to grow.

Gumede is also a well-known philanthropist and has established the Guma Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on education, health, and community development projects.

The foundation has made significant contributions to the development of schools, hospitals, and other community projects in South Africa.

In recognition of his contributions to business and philanthropy, Gumede has received numerous awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the African Business Leadership Award, and the Leadership in Education Award, among others.