Moses Tembe

Moses Tembe (born 1963) is a South African businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the economic and social development of KwaZulu-Natal. With a career spanning over three decades, Tembe has held leadership roles in industries such as real estate, gaming, retail, and manufacturing. He gained public attention as the father of Anele "Nelli" Tembe, whose tragic death in 2021 sparked widespread media coverage.

Early life and education Moses Tembe was born in 1963 in the rural village of Jozini, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He spent much of his childhood in Durban’s Umlazi township. After matriculating from Menzi High School in Umlazi in 1979, Tembe pursued higher education at the University of South Africa (UNISA), earning a bachelor's degree in public administration and political science. He later completed a course in financial management through the Caltex Business Management Programme at the University of Cape Town.

Career Tembe began his career in the 1980s by establishing several butcheries in Durban’s townships, gaming, retail, engineering, manufacturing, tourism, and shipping. He is the founder of Bellamont Investments and the Bellamont Group of Companies. Vice-chairman of Gold Circle Racing & Gaming Group President of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary General of the KwaZulu-Natal branch of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) Co-chair of the KZN Growth Coalition Chairman of the eThekwini Community Foundation Director of the Durban Infrastructure Development Trust Non-executive director of JSE-listed companies such as Mr. Price Group (2011–2014), Santova Ltd., and Beige Holdings Ltd. (2014–2015) through their consortium Sizekhaya Holdings, were awarded the R180 billion South African National Lottery tender, securing an eight-year license to operate the lottery starting in 2026, replacing the incumbent operator, Ithuba Holdings. The announcement by Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, followed a competitive bidding process that faced significant controversy, including allegations of

Personal life Moses Tembe was married to Lulu Msomi Tembe until her death in 2014 due to illness. The circumstances surrounding her death led to public speculation and tensions between the Tembe and Forbes families, with the Tembe family alleging foul play in a letter to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).