Hero of the Revolution: Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu
“On April 6, 1979, Solomon Mahlangu was executed. He went to the gallows courageously and confidently. He was aware that the black people of South Africa – whom he loved and served – were behind him and indeed the whole of progressive humanity supported him.
“Solomon was murdered but his spirit – like that of Mini, Khayinga, Mkhaba and others – is not dead. His blood will nourish the seeds of freedom which are germinating throughout the country. The ANC and its military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe, was sworn that Solomon Mahlangu shall be avenged and those who had taken his young life were to one day have to answer for the innumerable crimes and irreparable damage they had caused.”
The African National Congress (ANC) and the People’s Army, Umkhonto we Sizwe, swore that “during this Year of the Spear (1979) we pledge to sharpen our spears so that we can meet the enemy on equal terms”.
Source:Editorial, “Hamba Kahle Solomon Mahlangu”, Sechaba, June 1979.
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