Edwin Sodi is a prominent South African entrepreneur and businessman. He is the CEO of Blackhead Consulting, a company involved in project management and engineering services.
In this article, OldNaijaHistory will be taking you through the life, achievements, and controversies of Sodi.
Early Life and Education
Edwin Sodi was born in Gauteng, South Africa. While specific details about his early life and education are not widely publicized, it is known that he holds an MBA from Henley Business School.
Career
Edwin Sodi is the CEO of Blackhead Consulting, a company he founded in 2004. The firm specializes in project management and engineering services. Sodi has leveraged his political connections, particularly with the African National Congress (ANC), to secure significant government contracts.
Achievements
Business Ventures
Sodi has held positions in over 40 companies, showcasing his extensive involvement in various business sectors.
Philanthropy
He is known for his generous donations to political campaigns and various charitable causes.
Controversies
Sodi has been embroiled in several high-profile controversies:
State Capture Inquiry
He was implicated in corruption scandals related to state capture and tender irregularities.
Asset Seizure
In 2020, the Asset Forfeiture Unit seized numerous assets from Sodi, including luxury cars and properties, due to his involvement in the Free State asbestos corruption case.
Wife and Relationship
Edwin Sodi and his ex wife have been going through divorce processes and the court has ordered him to pay her R24 million.
He is currently dating Nokukhanya Karen Zulu.
Cars and Houses
Sodi owns several luxury properties and cars, including Ferraris and Bentleys.
Edwin Sodi also has a well-talked about mansion worth R85 million.
Net Worth
Edwin Sodi’s net worth is estimated to be around $60 million.