Biography
Robert McBride MMS CLS, a prominent South African police officer, served as the respected police chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Prior to this position, McBride was a member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the paramilitary wing of the African National Congress.
During his time with the organisation, McBride was involved in a bombing at the Magoos bar in Durban, which sadly killed three people.
Robert McBride then faced terrorism charges. However, according to Act on the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliationtreating certain past apartheid-era crimes as if they had never happened for all purposes, this conviction was quashed.
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| Full name: | Robert McBride |
| Born: | July 6, 1963 (age 61) |
| Place of birth: | Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Education: | Fairvale High School, University of South Africa |
| Height: | 1.61 meters |
| Parents: | Derrick McBride and Doris McBride |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Paula Leyden |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | 2 |
| Job: | Police |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $5 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Born on 6 July 1963 at Addington Hospital in Durban, Robert McBride hails from Wentworth, an apartheid neighbourhood about 11 kilometres from Durban. His parents, Derrick McBride and Doris McBride, were teachers at a school in Clairwood.
Attend Fairvale High School At Wentworth, Robert was active in extracurricular activities such as rugby, karate, boxing, chess, hockey and soccer. Despite his passion for sports and other activities, he faced bullying from an older boy in his neighbourhood, prompting his father to teach him martial arts for self-defense. He graduated University of South Africa.
Robert McBride developed his political beliefs under the influence of his father from an early age. Shaped by two influential books, Color: Profiles of 2 million South Africans by AJ Venter, highlighting the efforts of black political activists, including his uncle Rev. Clive McBride, and The Soledad Brothers: Letters from Prison George Jacksoncompiled by a founding member of American Black Guerrilla FamilyThese books played an important role in shaping his political ideology.
Career
In 1986, Robert McBride served as a commander in the armed wing of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) branch of the African National Congress (ANC). During this time, he directed an attack on a restaurant and bar in Durban. Unfortunately, the bombing resulted in the tragic deaths of three white women, with 69 others injured. Although there has been speculation that the attack was aimed at the police, the veracity of these claims remains unclear.
Robert McBride has an extensive professional background in South Africa, notably serving as Chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police and as Head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). His appointment as head of IPID was controversial due to his past, which involved his arrest by Mozambique police for gun smuggling in 1998. Despite facing charges of drunk driving, assault and obstruction of justice, McBride was eventually acquitted of all charges.
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Personal life
At 61, Robert McBride is recognized for his family-oriented lifestyle. As the former CEO of IPID, he has managed to maintain a balance between his professional and personal lives. Robert is happily married and a devoted father to two daughters whom he adores.
Despite facing many challenges, Robert McBride married Paula Leyden while on death row, defying all odds to build a life filled with love. However, after more than 15 years, they have peacefully separated and gone their separate ways.
Net worth
Robert McBride’s net worth or net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This estimate is based on a number of factors, such as his career ventures, investments, assets, and liabilities. His financial situation places him in the group of high net worth individuals with significant assets and resources. However, it is important to note that these figures are subject to change depending on various market fluctuations and economic conditions.
