The Golden Years 2 - Episode 3: Boeta Solly

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Channel: SABC Education Shows · 2015 · People & Blogs

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Today's episode 3 features Boeta Suleiman Samuels. Born and raised in Gympie Street, Woodstock, the remarkable 75-year-old was expelled when he was in Grade 2 because he refused to eat a sandwich that had fish paste on it. Now you can try to break someone's spirit, and I'm sure it affected Boeta Sol in many way's. He never stopped working. Instead his expulsion fuelled his desire to learn. Watch what he gets up to and how he earned his living on The Golden Years.

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The "Golden Years" is a 26 part series that airs on SABC 2 on Tuesdays, at 11:00. The Golden Years celebrates, acknowledges, appreciates and represents the lives of South Africa’s elderly. The Golden Years is produced by Aurealism Pictures for SABC Education.

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