Bobby loved books and always encouraged youngsters to prioritise education
ALEXANDRA– Ndaba urged mourners to celebrate the life of Bobby instead of grieving because his brother was in a better place in the presence of God.
The brother of the late leader of Alexandra Total Shutdown Movement Percy Ndaba has described his younger brother Bobby Solomons as someone who loved education and someone who always strived for equality and social justice.
An emotional Ndaba was addressing scores of mourners who attended the memorial services of the social justice activist, businessman and town planner, held in Sankopano Community Hall on 5 September. Among those who came to bid farewell to Solomons who died on 29 August were local councillors, music artists, former colleagues from the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, friends and members of the community. Solomons was the spokesperson and one of the founding members of the protest movement Known as #AlexaTotalShutdown that brought Alexandra into a standstill in April this year, demanding better service delivery in the area.
“As I reflect on the life of our beloved Bobby, I realise that through God’s love, grace and mercy, Bobby’s life was not only a blessing to our family but to the entire community of Alex. Without a doubt he was one of the most compassionate, well-loved, humble and faithful servants of the Alex community. Alexandra community should be proud that they cultivated and produced such an individual who was always ready and willing to serve his community.”
Ndaba urged mourners to celebrate the life of Bobby instead of grieving because his brother was in a better place in the presence of God.
Local councillor and Solomon’s best friend Phumzile Sithole said Bobby was a peacemaker, intelligent leader and music lover who never shied away from the truth.
“I met Bobby while we were serving in the structures of the ANC Youth League. We became friends and worked together in the movement. One thing I remember about him is that he loved hip-hop music and that was one of the similarities we had. He would use his resources to help local artists in making sure that they grow in the music.”
Solomons was laid to rest in Waterfall Cemetery on 7 September 2019. He is survived by his fiancee Zama Mthembu, three children and his mother Dora Ndaba.
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