94 and still going strong

You’re invited to the celebration of the life of Mr Sol Rachilo affectionately known as “BRA SOL” or “SOLRAH”. The oldest artist who is still active at the age of 94 boasting a career that spans over six decades. He started his journey as a Social worker until fate lured him to the arts as an Author, Artist, Poet, Playwright and Cultural Activist. His amazing talent is indulged in his writing, on stage, television and movies. Through his skills as a Social Worker, the art benefited immensely by helping to elevate the community of actors through the establishment of COSAC (Children Of Soweto Action Centre), the first Drama school owned by a black man during the dark days…

Some of the people he touched through his prowess are the likes of Abigail Kubheka, Ali Lerefolo, Arthur Molepo, Babsy Mlangeni, Caiphus Semenya, Clementine Mosimane, Desiree Chauke, Dickson Malele, Duma kaNdlovu, Eddy Matebe, Edward Tshumele, Freddie Nyathela, George Mxadana, Hooks Mnguni, Kemese Brothers, Khaya Mahlangu, Kenneth Nkosi, Letta Mbulu, Lillian Dube, Linda Mngoma, Lulu Masilela, Mabutho ‘KID’ Sithole, Makalo Mofokeng, Marah Louw, Masoja Msiza, Ndaba Ntsele, Nomsa Manaka, Sam Mhangwani, Sandile Memela, Sanza Loate, Sello ‘Chicco’ Twala, Sello Maake kaNcube, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Thembi Nyandeni, Todd Twala, Vusi Dibakwane, Vusi Kunene, Zuka & Nikki and many more.

Please join to celebrate and thank GOD for his blessings & mercies Sunday 22nd February 2026 12pm – 3pm at Diepkloof Hall Soweto. For more information, please contact Malume Siphiwe Msimango on 082 437 1418 info@siphiwemsimango.org www.siphiwemsimango.org