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Dundonald’s Solomon Dhladhla turns 100 and still fixing tractors

He remembers fondly of when he grew up on a farm on which tilling was still done with cattle.

DUNDONALD- Solomon Mlovisa Dhladhla celebrated his 100th birthday on May 24, and a big celebratory party was held for him on October 2.

For Dhladhla, age is just a number, not a barrier, as he is still turning wrenches and breathing new life into old tractors.

Solomon Mlovisa Dhladhla recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Photo | Supplied/Sicelo Dhladhla

He loves working on tractors and deems himself an expert in this field.

Solomon Mlovisa. Photo | Supplied/Sicelo Dhladhla

He was born in Magalase in Amersfoort, where he grew up on a farm on which tilling was still done with cattle.

Dhladla also remembers taking his wife and two children with a bicycle from their home to visit other family.

Photo | Supplied/Sicelo Dhladhla

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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