Sunday, December 6, 2009
Solomon's Biography
I was born on 31 July 1976 in 16Km, Maputo Mozambique as Tshekefane Domingoes Mondlane. I changed to Solomon because Swazis could not pronounce the Mozambique names. I never attended school in Mozambique.
At 9 years I witnessed the abduction of my aunt Leah. She was raped and beaten before she was abducted. At same age, my elder brother escaped with me to settle in Swaziland as a refugee at Malindza Refugee camp; then to Big Bend.
At 10 in 1986, I moved to Mbabane after I was told that my father lived there. It is the same year that I started with my primary school (Grade 1) at John Wesley Primary School under Mrs. Hlatjwako.
In 1988, my father who was an ex-FRELIMO commander (Mozambique Ruling Party) died.
At age 13 I was abducted by the Rebel Movement Agents, RENAMO on my way to school. That was 1989. I spent 6 months in the bush with the rebels. I was trained to kill, torture and to take anything by force. Dead bodies carried from the war fields were used as training targets. We would shoot at the bodies until one feels that is ready to kill a living human being. I got used at killing with an AK47; An AK47 became a toy to me. We raped innocent women and killed innocent children who had nothing to do with the war.
After 6 months in the bush, through the help of other senior members of RENAMO, I managed to escape from the rebel camp back to Swaziland where I was reunited with my family and I was accepted back at school; but I was never the same Solomon they used to know.
I was so stubborn and cruel. I could not look someone straight to his/her eyes. A human being was my enemy.
The lady (Nicole) I used to work for in Big Bend as a garden boy had moved to Mbabane where I also helped her with her garden. She noticed my strange behaviour. She then approached my principal and together with my mother they helped me go to a rehabilitation centre in South Africa. I spent 6 months and when I came back I was a changed young man.
Today when my ex-primary school principal, Mrs. Hlatjwako; My ex-boss, Nicole and those who knew the cruel Solomon see me, they celebrate.
In 1991, I completed my primary level at John Wesley Primary School.
I moved to St. Francis High School where I did my Junior Certificate.
In 1996 I completed my O’level certificate at St. Francis High school and this is the year I was born again at Deeper Life Bible Church.
In 1997 I moved to South Africa, I worked as a security guard.
In 1999 I got married to Nina Chitofo who is the mother of my first 2 daughters; Constance and Tracy. We divorced in 2006 March .
Since 2002 to 2008 I’ve worked for the the;
Youth Development Outreach as a mentor and programme facilitator,
Love life as a ground breaker and national debate coordinator,
South Africa Youth Commission as Tshwane representative,
Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative as a programme facilitator,
Friends of Mozambique as a Mozambican representative in South Africa,
Procomputrain College as a tutor,
Bilene Institute of Studies as a marketing manager and programme facilitator,
African Vision as a programme facilitator,
African Community Development Projects as a SADC regional coordinator,
Children’s Cup as a sponsor specialist.
In 1997 August, I married Precious Busisiwe Mahlangu, the mother of my 3rd born Nanette. We were blessed in church and we are planning to have a big feast with friends once we have money.
I am the author of the following books;
The Life and Walks of Dr. Jose C. Massinga (published)
My Lonely Walk (As Child soldier) Not published
A Clown In A President(published)
You Cheat-You Die (Not published)
My Precious Love (Not published)
Winning The Battle In the Market Place (Not Published)
I think that is all about Solomon Mondlane.'
At 9 years I witnessed the abduction of my aunt Leah. She was raped and beaten before she was abducted. At same age, my elder brother escaped with me to settle in Swaziland as a refugee at Malindza Refugee camp; then to Big Bend.
At 10 in 1986, I moved to Mbabane after I was told that my father lived there. It is the same year that I started with my primary school (Grade 1) at John Wesley Primary School under Mrs. Hlatjwako.
In 1988, my father who was an ex-FRELIMO commander (Mozambique Ruling Party) died.
At age 13 I was abducted by the Rebel Movement Agents, RENAMO on my way to school. That was 1989. I spent 6 months in the bush with the rebels. I was trained to kill, torture and to take anything by force. Dead bodies carried from the war fields were used as training targets. We would shoot at the bodies until one feels that is ready to kill a living human being. I got used at killing with an AK47; An AK47 became a toy to me. We raped innocent women and killed innocent children who had nothing to do with the war.
After 6 months in the bush, through the help of other senior members of RENAMO, I managed to escape from the rebel camp back to Swaziland where I was reunited with my family and I was accepted back at school; but I was never the same Solomon they used to know.
I was so stubborn and cruel. I could not look someone straight to his/her eyes. A human being was my enemy.
The lady (Nicole) I used to work for in Big Bend as a garden boy had moved to Mbabane where I also helped her with her garden. She noticed my strange behaviour. She then approached my principal and together with my mother they helped me go to a rehabilitation centre in South Africa. I spent 6 months and when I came back I was a changed young man.
Today when my ex-primary school principal, Mrs. Hlatjwako; My ex-boss, Nicole and those who knew the cruel Solomon see me, they celebrate.
In 1991, I completed my primary level at John Wesley Primary School.
I moved to St. Francis High School where I did my Junior Certificate.
In 1996 I completed my O’level certificate at St. Francis High school and this is the year I was born again at Deeper Life Bible Church.
In 1997 I moved to South Africa, I worked as a security guard.
In 1999 I got married to Nina Chitofo who is the mother of my first 2 daughters; Constance and Tracy. We divorced in 2006 March .
Since 2002 to 2008 I’ve worked for the the;
Youth Development Outreach as a mentor and programme facilitator,
Love life as a ground breaker and national debate coordinator,
South Africa Youth Commission as Tshwane representative,
Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative as a programme facilitator,
Friends of Mozambique as a Mozambican representative in South Africa,
Procomputrain College as a tutor,
Bilene Institute of Studies as a marketing manager and programme facilitator,
African Vision as a programme facilitator,
African Community Development Projects as a SADC regional coordinator,
Children’s Cup as a sponsor specialist.
In 1997 August, I married Precious Busisiwe Mahlangu, the mother of my 3rd born Nanette. We were blessed in church and we are planning to have a big feast with friends once we have money.
I am the author of the following books;
The Life and Walks of Dr. Jose C. Massinga (published)
My Lonely Walk (As Child soldier) Not published
A Clown In A President(published)
You Cheat-You Die (Not published)
My Precious Love (Not published)
Winning The Battle In the Market Place (Not Published)
I think that is all about Solomon Mondlane.'
Planting Trees For a Good Purpose
The "Trees for Homes" is a programme run by Trees for Africa "www.trees.co.za". Trees are planted throughout the country with the help of different sponsors. In the pictures above we are at Thembisa township in Gauteng planting trees for the community.
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