Ray Zondo Biography: Age, House, Family, Education And Wife

By McLord Selasi – Updated On: September 18, 2022

Ray Zondo is a South African judge presently serving as the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.

Ray Zondo whose real name is Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi Zondo was born on May 4, 1960, in Ixopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Not much is known about his parents, however, his father worked as a labourer in Johannesburg while his mother was a nurse aid.

Ray Zondo is the 3rd of 9 siblings and has a brother known as advocate Mxolisi Zondo. Not much is known about his family life and childhood.

Ray Zondo/ Source: unizulu.ac.za

With regards to his education, Ray Zondo attended St Mary’s Seminary in Ixopo. He later proceeded to the University of Zululand as well as the University of Natal (currently known as the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal) where he completed his LLB.

Furthering his education in Law, Ray Zondo graduated with LLM (cum laude) in labour law, LLM with specialization in commercial law as well as an LLM (in patent law) from the University of South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA AUGUST 28: (SOUTH AFRICA OUT) Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo during his judicial commission of inquiry into state capture at Parktown on August 28, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The commission was established to inquire, investigate and make recommendations into any and all allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector. (Photo by Deaan Vivier/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ray Zondo House

There is no information regarding Ray Zondo’s house or residence. However, it is assumed that he lives in a luxurious mansion befitting of his status.

Ray Zondo Wife

Ray Zondo is currently married to Sithembile Zondo. Mrs Sithembile Zondo met Judge Zondo in the 80s at a Post Office when he was a young lawyer. The two are blessed with 4 children including Khaya Zondo and Dudu Zondo.