Ashish Lata Ramgobin (born in 1965) is a well-known social activist, entrepreneur, media face, and Internet personality from Durban, South Africa. Ashish Lata’s ancestor is Mahatma Gandhi who is a great social worker of India. He has a prominent role in India’s freedom battle.
She is in the top news of Google and the Internet because she was sentenced to 7 years in jail due to a forgery and fraud case in South Africa on June 07, 2021.
Moreover, she runs a non-government organization for non-violence. She spends her time on the improvement of society and the environment. She spread awareness among the residents of South Africa regarding the environment and nature.
Ashish Lata Ramgobin’s Biography
Ashish took birth in 1965 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her full name is Ashish Lata Ramgobin. Her astrological sign as per her name is Aries.
As per the bio of Ashish’s Facebook account, she has attended Glenhaven Sec School in South Africa for her secondary education. Further, she enrolled herself in the University of KwaZulu-Natal for her bachelor’s degree.
Trivia / Wiki
| Full Real Name | Ashish Lata Ramgobin. |
| Date of Birth | 1965. |
| Age (as of 2021) | 56 years old. |
| Profession | Social activist and entrepreneur. |
| Net worth | USD 700-900k (approx.). |
| Nationality | African. |
| Place of Birth | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. |
| Caste | Baniya (from parents’ side). |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries. |
| Education | High School Graduate. |
| School/College | Glenhaven Sec School. The University of KwaZulu-Natal. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Profile | Facebook: @ashishlataramgobin |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″. In Meters: 1.67 m. In Centimetres: 167 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 58-61 kg. In Pounds: 127-134 lbs. |
| Tattoos | None. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Hair Length | Medium. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
Family & Caste
Ashish Lata was born to Ela Gandhi (mother) and Mewa Ramgovind (father). Her father was passed away some years back. Famous Indian lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi is the grandfather of Ashish Lata’s mother Ela Gandhi. Ela is a well-recognized social activist and also honored by South Africa and India.
Ashish Lata Ramgobin has two sisters and one brother. The names of her sisters are Arti Ramgobin and Asha Ramgobin. Kidar Ramgobin is the brother of Ashish Lata. Her cousins Uma Dhupelia-Mestri and Kirti Menon are also social activists and work for humanity. As she belongs to the Gandhi family, so her caste is Baniya.
Relationship, Husband, and Children
Ashish was married to Mark Choonoo. Mark is the director at Palette business. The two are not living together and got separated many years back. Ashish and Mark divorced due to some unknown reason.
The couple is blessed with a son and a daughter. Ashish Lata Ramgobin lives with her children. The name of her elder son is Nikhil Choonoo and her younger daughter is Mira Choonoo. Both kids are now in their teenage.
Career
Ashish is the owner and founder of the International Center for Nonviolence (ICON) non-government organization. She is also the executive director of the NGO. She is a social, political, and environmental activist.
As per the sources, she set up the institution on January 29, 2000, in Durban, South Africa. Ashish Lata is a supporter of non-violence as Mahatma Gandhi. In 2016, she also serves the position of managing director for around 5 years at United Trade Solutions.
Net Worth
Ashish Lata Ramgobin is getting a good amount of money from her non-government organization and business. She would be earning around USD 15-20k (approx.) from her business. She also received many donations for her social works. Ashish’s net worth is estimated at USD 700-900k approximately.
Ashish Lata Ramgobin’s Case
A piece of News is getting viral that the great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to 7-year in prison by the Durban Specialized Commercial Crime Court on June 07, 2021 (Monday). According to sources, Ashish committed a fraud of INR 3.2 crore (Rand 6.2 million) in South Africa.
In August 2015, she met SR Maharaj, who is a well-known businessman of the New Africa Alliance Footwear Distributors. She told Maharaj that she had ordered three consignments from India but she is facing some financial problem, hence wants to borrow some money. When Maharaj came to know that Ashish had misled him, he filed a case against Ashish.
National Prosecuting Authority’s Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said to the court that Ashiah lata made fake receipts and fake documents to borrow money. Ashish Lata Ramgobin found guilty in court and all the proofs are against her, so Court sentenced her to seven years in prison on June 07, 2021.
6 Facts You Didn’t Know About Ashish Lata Ramgobin
- She has attended many functions in South Africa along with her family.
- Ashish takes proper care of the studies of her son and her daughter.
- She decided to follow the footmarks of her mother and Great-Grandfather and became a social activist.
- Ramgobin has shared several images on social media along with her family.
- She has helped many children and women from domestic violence through her NGO.
- Ashish Lata Ramgobin shows the fake receipts of NetCare’s bank.
Images Source: Facebook.com/alramgobin.
