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Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu

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After the events of June 16th, Mamelodi township schoolboy-hawker Solomon Mahlangu joins the military wing of the ANC to fight against the brutal oppression of the Apartheid regime, and he ends up becoming an icon of South Africa's liberation.

Year

2017

Duration

1h 47m

IMDb

6.6

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Cast

MD

Mandla Dube

Director

TR

Thabo Rametsi

Solomon

TM

Thabo Malema

Mondy

Cast

MD

Mandla Dube

Director

TR

Thabo Rametsi

Solomon

TM

Thabo Malema

Mondy

WN

Welile Nzuza

Tommy London

JM

Jafta Mamabolo

Lucky

Louw Venter

Van Heerden

SN

Shilubana N Fumani

Lucas Mahlangu

Pearl Thusi

Brenda Riviera

Gcina Mhlophe

Martha Mahlangu

Marcel van Heerden

Judge Theron

MT

Murray Todd

Mr. Mailer

Clive Scott

Mr. Bragg

Lawrence Joffe

Heller

SB

Shika Budhoo

Priscilla Jana

KP

Kaseran Pillay

Dawood

MM

Mona Monyane

Comrade Eve

RD

Ryan Dittmann

Mr.Hartog

ZD

Zweli Dube

Comrade Papers

BM

Buyile Mdladla

Gebuza

MD

Mandla Dube

Writer

LO

Leon Otto

Writer

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8 Comments

Dounia & IhssasJan 15, 2026

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Nick🔥🌚🔥Apr 28, 2023

"My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom. Tell my people that I love them and continue fighting. A Luta Continua! " - Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu He was only 20 and innocent at the time he was executed by hanging under the common purpose doctrine. Based on a powerful true story about a MK martyr. MK- Umkhonto wesizwe was an armed wing of ANC, African National Congress cofounder by Nelson Mandela. It used different tactics to challenge white minority government and white supremacy and aggressive approach to fight for freedom and equality that can be viewed as a parallel to INA by S Bose with a one minor difference that INA was not a part of INC. An exemplary story but movie falls little short due to a somewhat outworn movie making style. However, it is still a MUST see film about the brutality of the Apartheid government and South Africa's freedom struggle. Under the common purpose doctrine, the apartheid government executed nearly 3000 people in just 10 years between 1979-1989.

ujulu from plutoApr 28, 2023

I'd never heard of this film before stumbling onto it on Netflix, and it's a must watch for all South Africans. The story told brought to mind John Lennon's quote: "When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system's game. The establishment will irritate you - pull your beard, flick your face - to make you fight. Because once they've got you violent, then they know how to handle you. The only thing they don't know how to handle is non-violence and humor." The well documented brutality of Apartheid cops makes this grizzly viewing. The film also doesn't shy away from portraying the bumbling MK in an unflattering light, sending woefully badly trained and instructed every-day-guys to pointless tragedy. It's a sad story of an everyman, a sensitive sole who in a better world have simply enjoyed jazz albums and raised a family, crushed by a brutal system.

Arun JainApr 28, 2023

A well-executed South African story, and a tragic one aligning to the awful plight of South African's of colour during apartheid. The performances by the principal cast were believable and powerful. The story was riveting and kept me glued to my seat. This was particularly moving given that this was based on true events. I felt that it lost emotional kudos by painting the Afrikaner policemen as always wicket, something commonly depicted in stories like this. A subtle layering of emotions in the antagonists would have further elevated this powerful story. Great view, certainly worth watching.

R_mas_patelApr 28, 2023

Excellent movie, very well played. It's tensed from the beginning until the end. It portays the struggles of the people living în South Africa during those difficult times and their flight for freedom

ॐ 𝐑𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀 ॐApr 28, 2023

This movie was mind blowing. Really worth your time. This movie lifts up the spirit of a true fighter. Great actors that really put a lot of emotion to the characters. Truly recommend this move l!