A film was created in 2017 titled kalushi film which chronicles the life and times of solomon mahlangu. Solomon kalushi mahlangu was an umkhonto we sizwe mk cadre who was wrongfully accused on charges of murder and terrorism in 1977 and executed by hanging in 1979. He attended mamelodi high school up to standard 8, but did not complete his. The film won the rapid lion award at the 2016 rapid lion international film festival and screened at the durban international film festival diff where. His father left him in 1962, and from then on only saw him infrequently. The allsouth african cast includes thabo rametsi in the pivotal role of mahlangu, alongside thabo malema, louw venter, marcel van heerden, welile nzuza, shika budhoo and pearl thusi. This is a chronology of major films produced in south africa or by the south african film industry. Kalushi, is a character from kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu, which is the story about the real political hero. The story of solomon mahlangu 2017 in 1976 solomon mahlangu, a 19yearold street hawker, is beaten by the police during uprisings. A school, named the solomon mahlangu freedom college, was built there. Born in pretoria on 10 july in 1956, he was the second son of martha mahlangu with his father a man he only saw infrequently leaving in 1962. The solomon mahlangu story comes to life on the big screen and, with a handful of awards, is not to be missed.
Kalushi, the story of solomon mahlangu will be in cinemas from the 10th of march. Mandlas work in feature films includes tsotsi, the italian job, strike back. This film traces the life of this celebrated south african anc freedom fighter, from his days as a ghetto street trader through to his political awakening and transformation into an activist. Overall, kalushi is an ok addition to the south african struggle film genre. Kalushi is a 2016 south african film about solomon kalushi mahlangu, a nineteenyearold. Solomon mahlangu thabo rametsi is a mamelodi township schoolboyhawker who, after the events of june 16th joins the military wing of the anc to fight against the brutal oppression of the apartheid regime and ends up becoming an icon of south.
It is not over yet, as postproduction could easily take up the. Mar 24, 2017 kalushi tells the true story of solomon kalushi mahlangu. English us espanol francais france portugues brasil deutsch italiano. Mar 31, 2010 solomon kalushi mahlangu was an umkhonto we sizwe mk cadre who was wrongfully accused on charges of murder and terrorism in 1977 and executed by hanging in 1979. Solomon kalushi mahlangu 10 july 1956 6 april 1979 was a south african freedom fighter, struggle activist and operative of the african national congress anc militant wing, umkhonto we sizwe mk. The 6th toronto black film festival announced the official program and events lineup featuring over 60 films from 20 countries. It will also be screened in london at the bfi on thursday 6th april. However, if this important story had been in the hands of a more experienced filmmaker it could have been one of the.
March 10, 2017 overall, kalushi is an ok addition to the south african struggle film genre. Kalushi, the south african feature film directed by mandla dube, about the life of freedom fighter solomon mahlangu, is scheduled to be screened at this years edition of the durban international film festival diff which takes place from june 16 to 26. His mother was a domestic worker and took sole responsibility for his upbringing. However, if this important story had been in the hands of a more experienced filmmaker it could have. The story of solomon mahlangu is director mandla dubes debut feature.
A firsttoair on television and directed by mandlakayise walter dube, kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon mahlangu played by thabo rametsi from the streets of mmamelodi, a ghetto township outside pretoria in south africa. This was the last words of solomon kalushi mahlangu before he was hung at the age of 22. The story transports us to a place where we come to an understanding and appreciation of solomon as a son, apple seller, student, bibliographer, courageous freedom fighter, prisoner v2111, death row inmate and finally the deceased man. Kalushi, based on the life of liberation struggle martyr solomon mahlangu, will be released on 10 march 2017, the minister announced in a statement on thursday. In 1977, he was wrongfully accused by the apartheid government on charges of. The solomon mahlangu story arrives in cinemas this. The story of solomon mahlangu to mark human rights day. The solomon mahlangu story, written and directed by mandla dube and produced by walter ayres and mandla dube is scheduled for national release on the cinema circuit on 10 march 2017. A film was created in 2017 titled kalushi film which chronicles the life and. The story of solomon mahlangu was originally released on march 10th 2017. The biopic is titled kalushi and took nine years to produce. Mar 07, 2017 kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon mahlangu from the streets of mamelodi a ghetto township outside pretoria in south africa. Kalushi is a 2016 south african film about solomon kalushi mahlangu, a nineteenyearold hawker from the streets of mamelodi, a ghetto township outside pretoria in south.
After a brutal beating at the hands of the police, he goes into. The film focuses on 3 phases in solomon mahlangus life. Gauteng, 17 march 2016 a coming of age biopic revealing a window into the life of struggle stalwart solomon mahlangu. The story of solomon mahlangu 2016 rotten tomatoes. A must see for the history and the excellent quality of the production and acting. Mar 16, 2016 gauteng, 17 march 2016 a coming of age biopic revealing a window into the life of struggle stalwart solomon mahlangu. So young yet so brave in his fight for freedom for his people. This was fighter against apartheid solomon mahlangus last words before he was hanged in 1979. The story of struggle hero, solomon mahlangu, comes to the. Afrikaans english francais bahasa indonesia italiano siswati isizulu. Solomon kalushi mahlangu south african history online. Mandla dube, director, kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu dube says he felt obliged to write the story after realising there was little interest in the history and heritage of south africa.
Mar 07, 2014 kalushi the life story of solomon mahlangu has just wrapped up shooting, and it has been a long, sevenyear journey for dube. Kalushi tells the true story of solomon kalushi mahlangu. June 2016 20160618 durban international film festival. Kalushi is a 2016 south african film about solomon kalushi mahlangu, a nineteenyearold hawker from the streets of mamelodi, a ghetto township outside pretoria in south africa. Kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu media update. The life and times of iconic south african liberation fighter solomon mahlangu, who battled.
Kalushi portrays the true story of solomon mahlangu, a 19yearold hawker from mamelodi, a large township just outside of pretoria, who. Following the 1976 soweto uprisings, kalushi exiles himself to join the liberation movement. My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom. Solomon kalushi mahlangu was an anc activist from mamelodi who became an umkhonto we sizwe mk cadre. Many tanzanians became familiar with the name and were keenly aware of the apartheid governments hanging of the 21year.
He returns from military training in angola en route to his mission, where his friend and comrade mondy loses. Check out solomon mahlangu by khonaye on amazon music. Kalushi goes into exile following the 1976 soweto uprisings to join the liberation movement. So spoke solomon mahlangu, just prior to his execution by hanging on april 6 1979 at the age of just 22. Local learners file past the admission gate for screening of kalushi. Watch kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu sun jan 07, 2018 10. Based on a true story written and produced by mandla dube with leon otto. The national youth development agency nyda is calling south african young people who intend to study at registered universities and universities of technology to apply for the solomon mahlangu scholarship fund for the 2017 academic year. Born on 10 july 1956, kalushi joined the african national congress in september 1976 and left the country to be trained as an umkhonto we sizwe soldier in angola and mozambique. Solomon kalushi mahlangu was born in pretoria on 10 july in 1956. A longawaited south african film about struggle icon solomon kalushi mahlangu opened in cinemas across south africa this weekend. Feb 14, 2018 kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon mahlangu from the streets of mamelodi a ghetto township outside pretoria in south africa. Kalushi, is a character from kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu, which is. In kalushi, south africans finally get to portray themselves in a film.
Review film about south african struggle hero solomon. Solomon mahlangu is a mamelodi township schoolboyhawker who, after the events of june 16th joins the military wing of the anc to fight against the brutal oppression of the apartheid regime and ends up becoming an icon of south africas liberation. The opening scene with soloman nursing a bullet to his foot tugged. Kalushi is a true story about nineteenyearold solomon mahlangu, a hawker from the streets of mamelodia ghetto township outside pretoria, south africa. The story of solomon mahlangu, mandla dube, thabo rametsi, thabo malema. The story of solomon mahlangu this sunday, 17 september 2017, at 21h30.
The story of solomon mahlangu film 2017 filmstarts. Kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon mahlangu from the streets of mamelodi a ghetto township outside pretoria in south africa. Kalushi the life story of solomon mahlangu has just wrapped up shooting, and it has been a long, sevenyear journey for dube. Based on a true story written and produced by mandla dube with leon otto, the biopic, which has taken nearly nine years to. Solomon kalushi mahlangu was a south african freedom fighter condemned to death by hanging at age 22. Watch kalushi the story of solomon mahlangu politics. The film won the rapid lion award at the 2016 rapid. A firsttoair on television and directed by mandlakayise walter dube, kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon mahlangu played by thabo rametsi from the streets of mmamelodi, a. With thabo rametsi, thabo malema, welile nzuza, jafta mamabolo.
Truth and reconciliation commission of south africa report pdf. Kalushi is a true story about nineteenyearold solomon mahlangu. Mamelodi and attridgeville learners were treated to a special screening of local film, kalushi. Kalushi portrays the true story of solomon mahlangu, a 19yearold hawker from mamelodi, a large township just outside of pretoria, who joined the south african liberation movement after being. Kalushi the solomon mhlanga story the writing studio. Fastpaced and dramatic, it tells how the 1976 soweto. Biopic coming out soon based on the the life of solomon mahlangu follow on twitter. Solomon mahlangu foundation creates impact on the lives of youth in need and distress. Solomon kalushi mahlangu 10 july 1956 6 april 1979 was a south african freedom fighter.
Jan, 2017 kalushi, based on the life of liberation struggle martyr solomon mahlangu, will be released on 10 march 2017, the minister announced in a statement on thursday. In 1976 solomon mahlangu, a 19yearold street hawker, is beaten by the police during uprisings. The opening scene with soloman nursing a bullet to his foot tugged on my heartstrings. The story of solomon mahlangu 2016 imdb guvende ve sagl. In tanzania, one of the top universities, sokoine university of agriculture, sua situated at the east region of morogoro, one of the two campuses in morogoro town is known as solomon mahlangu campus. The story of solomon mahlangu now coming to television. Kalushi is a true story about a nineteenyearold hawker, solomon. Jun 30, 2017 solomon mahlangu is a mamelodi township schoolboyhawker who, after the events of june 16th joins the military wing of the anc to fight against the brutal oppression of the apartheid regime and ends up becoming an icon of south africas liberation.
Apr 25, 2017 this was the last words of solomon kalushi mahlangu before he was hung at the age of 22. The 240 grade 11 and 12 history learners were hosted by baker mj maseko, chairman of new integrated credit solutions nics. Apr 04, 2017 so spoke solomon mahlangu, just prior to his execution by hanging on april 6 1979 at the age of just 22. He was born in pretoria on 10 july in 1956, the second son of martha mahlangu. Solomon mahlangus story marks human rights day rekord east. Why solomon mahlangu matters iol news that connects. It is the height of apartheid, and solomon kalushi mahlangu is a 19yearold hawker from the streets of mamelodi.