Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu 2017

Overview

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu is a drama and thriller film released in 2017. The movie is directed by Mandla Dube and features a cast that includes Thabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile Nzuza, Jafta Mamabolo, Pearl Thusi, and Marcel Van Heerden. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.

The narrative follows the life of Solomon Mahlangu, who begins as a schoolboy-hawker in the Mamelodi township. Following the events of June 16th, Mahlangu makes the decision to join the military wing of the African National Congress. His involvement serves as a response to the brutal oppression of the Apartheid regime in South Africa. Through his actions and experiences during this period of political struggle, Mahlangu eventually becomes an icon of the nation's liberation movement. The film explores the transformation of an ordinary young man into a significant figure within the history of South Africa, highlighting the personal and political challenges faced during the era of Apartheid.