• Source: Donald Gumede

      • Donald Mlindwa Gumede (born 30 August 1950) is a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 1995 to 2019. He was active in the anti-apartheid movement and trade union movement during apartheid.


      Early life and activism


      Born on 30 August 1950, Gumede is the son of Archie Gumede and the grandson of Josiah Gumede, both ANC stalwarts. He was involved in anti-apartheid activism through the United Democratic Front in the 1980s and was a founding member of the Congress of South African Trade Unions. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of the Western Cape.


      Legislative career


      Gumede joined the National Assembly in early 1995, filling a casual vacancy. He was elected to a full term in the assembly in the 1999 general election and thereafter served four terms in his seat, gaining re-election in 2004, 2009, 2014. Initially listed on the ANC's national party, he represented the KwaZulu-Natal constituency during his last two terms in the assembly.


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      External links


      Mr Donald Mlindwa Gumede at People's Assembly

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