Gugu Gumede has carved a niche for herself in South Africa’s entertainment industry as an actress. Since she made her debut in the TV series Generations, she has continued to make heads turn towards her as a result of her unrelenting talent.

She has also made an incredible appearance in one of the most watched TV drama series in South Africa, Uzalo, in which he portrays prophetess Ma’Mlambo, therefore, it is time to have an in depth look into her real family.

Born on December 10, 1991. Gumede is a product of the union of two South African politicians, Chief Simon Hulumeni Gumede and Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi. Her father served as a member of the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Legislature before his death at the age of 65-years-old in 2007, following a car accident.

He was also a traditional leader and a businessman. Chief Gumede was a respected man. On the other hand Gugu’s mother kaMagwaza-Msibi also made a name for herself in the political scene of South Africa for decades.