10 Interesting Facts About Themba Lukhele Nzimande (Skeem GP)
10 Interesting Facts About Themba Lukhele Nzimande (Skeem GP). He wears many hats, from being an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, budding musician, to a philanthropist. Learn more about him from the 10 facts below;
1. Themba Lukhele (Nzimade), fondly known by the street name Skeem GP, was born in 1979.
2. He completed his high school education at Ntombizodwa High School in 1998. He then gained numerous certificates in life skills, leadership, and management before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Management from Logos University in the USA in 2017. Themba is currently pursuing his Master’s degree.
3. Themba is a daring ex-con and mastermind behind some of the biggest cash-in-transits including robbery, kidnapping and impersonation of a police officer. For his crimes, he spent seven years behind bars at Boksburg Correctional Centre and was released on parole after three and a half years.
4. As an author, he wrote an inspirational autobiography titled “Through It All”. The book chronicles his journey from a simple township boy facing struggles to overcoming adversity and staying motivated despite societal challenges. It also serves as invaluable advice for today’s youth to stay away from criminal activities, drugs and alcohol abuse; focusing on education instead.
5. He then launched his 2nd book, King Pin, which is a continuation of his journey. Themba also launched his documentary, Resurgence. The concept of the book and documentary is to document the life and times of Themba as a young offender and how he overcame the hurdles he faced both in and out of prison.
6. Themba actively tours schools across the country as a motivational speaker, reaching out to young ones. He also raises awareness about the consequences of crime and drug abuse while emphasizing the importance of education.
7. He has worked with the Department of Correctional Services, The City of Ekurhuleni Speakers Office, Department of Community Safety among others. He is also going around prisons, motivating and giving hope to inmates and plans to tour all 243 Prisons around the country as part of his Giving Back Tour.
8. Themba also has a YouTube podcast where he talks to ex-cons, who like him have lived on the edge.
9. At the moment, he is a TV personality, hosting the crime-busting show, Most Wanted on Moja LOVE (DStv channel 157).
10. Themba is believed to be married, although his wife’s name remains undisclosed. He however always posts about his children on social media. One thing about Themba, he is a doting dad.
