I Was Part Of An Armed Robbery (Part 1) | Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja - Episode 27 | Season 3

A guest shares his experience on how he formed part of an armed robbery
Studio Guest: Solly Mankga
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[@uyethembekamoyo5421]

I’m glad he spoke his home language. We’ve been through a lot 😅

[@rachelseotlo1255]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sitakelemswati]

Hehehe

[@lebom4891]

U ddnt😂😂😂😂

[@l_bonza7555]

Bathong 😂 💔

[@pulengmorobe5212]

😂😂😂

[@fhulufhelowendy]

This guy is a good story teller.

[@thatomasalesa8039]

Very good. Also did an interview on the agenda network

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

I like the way he says, you remember how crime works, as if they were together.😂😂😂

[@SibsM93]

He's really good, Relebogile didn't really have to do much.

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

@@SibsM93 Well, criminals are good that's why they can get away with crime, because of their sweet tongues. Let's hope he has changed for real.

[@kgomotsomasondo9043]

@wendym absolutely

[@tebogop8818]

Unpacked is unmatched 🔥!!!

[@nobuhlemasombuka3167]

👌🏾 I love it. You are hired, head of marketing and here’s your corner office Ma’am 😹

[@tebogop8818]

@@nobuhlemasombuka3167 😂🥺

[@relebogilemabotja215]

Thank you! 😊

[@tebogop8818]

I always lookout for cars behind me but never in front of me. Criminals are so clever 🙆🏿‍♀️!

[@relebogilemabotja215]

Right!!?

[@khanyi1927]

I think more than being smart, they’re Specialists. The average person is not thinking about different ways they can be hijacked for hours every day. These ones are sitting around EVERYDAY studying and planning how to hijack more efficiently. They’re not smart, they’re Specialists.

[@tebogop8818]

@@khanyi1927 I said clever not smart, there’s a subtle difference ☺️.

[@MmaNoko]

I have also learned the front issue

[@portiaphiri2682]

Good girl Tebza. I always leave extra space so that i can escape if kushubile. My him thinks that I am paranoid, but yeyiii yena he can fight, nna I can not, ke legwala ibile I have accepted.

[@existence9141]

I was also hijacked last year in a suburb near my township but I'm glad that they only took the car and my phones and didn't do anything to me. A car can be replaced but someone's life can't be.

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Sorry my guy

[@mohauwamorena]

The guest is extremely well articulate,great story teller. Great interview Rele, really loved this🌻♥️ Can't wait for the second part

[@siyabongabhengu4896]

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[@khetimthembu8465]

This guy's story is a reality of most black kids 🙌🔥💯😩

[@Thoughtsbyme-ts4jz]

Most 😳😳😳😳😳 I feel so bad for kids growing up in hard situations

[@michellemartin2330]

He articulates very well, I laughed a bit. The part where he says, they didn’t robe black people because they could be witchcrafts 😂😂

[@pointa2b388]

Having been hijacked, shows like this are so triggering. I am even wondering if he is not in hijacking business still. Now we must complement him for being articulate, the after effects of hijack linger for a very long time

[@tlhologelomashigo4663]

He paid his dues and he's speaking out against the commission of such crimes, pointing out that change is possible. Also its important to understand the reasoning and psychology behind the crimes so as to adress the cause not just the symptoms. This is not an opportunity to minimize the victim's experience and the trauma suffered. If more ppl like him come out and speak openly we have a better chance of reforming a broken society our youth need to understand what real values are, what defines success and why they generally exist. They need to know there's hope for a change in direction and purpose, more importantly the more they see themselves as valuable human beings the more they will have compassion for others

[@kiri1517]

@@sontopholoana1272 it's easy to say heal yazi. Maybe you have not been through the same situation but it's traumatic. I understand what this person is saying. I'm happy that the guy has changed and is doing better but no one must dictate to people that he or other hijackers traumatized how they must now react. Imagine saying to someone who's rapist is now on the show "HEAL" . Yoh guys.

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Eish I feel you and I respect your views..anyway we share this stories as a way to show our youth that crime is not cool at all..

[@mjza7337]

@sonto pholoana You need to mature seriously. Le bolela fela

[@pointa2b388]

You have not had a gun on your head, your wallet and Ids, laptoos taken, ckearly

[@maburwanejohannes4647]

If you've followed this guy on Agenda network and now found him here you're a legend!!

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you so much

[@gcinamabaso5698]

I was like ey I know this guy, he was speaking Zulu on Agenda.

[@mathobo8]

These are the type of shows that young people should watch and learn before they could make wrong decisions. Crime has no good reward. Thank you Relebogile for a life changing show

[@khaleaspa9014]

My father was hijack in Tembisa and shot to death on scene 2001 Growing up without a father is difficult even now years later I'm struggling all because someone wanted his car! He was shot straight to the heart, dragged out and left on the side of the road dead.

[@itumelengselepe7254]

Ohhhhh no. I am so so sorry. Oh my goodness

[@thullytyra3671]

😭😭Am sorry

[@jenemadai9735]

Oh my I'm Sorry to hear that,my dad was hijacked on the 8th of December, his still in ICU ,watching this gives me such anxiety

[@khululiwekhuzwayo1436]

@@jenemadai9735 💔

[@gareagopola..6950]

Sad indeed 😢.this people are heartless.

[@sizakelediya4080]

I was raised in the farm, pushed myself to study and with God grace I got a job. If you were not raised in Township it's not a place you can stay in, I remember we used to say in township it's very loud when we use to visit because rural areas are quiet. Now you qualify for the bond and you qualify for a car. Now you live to pay for the installments, does that make you rich? No. It's heartbreaking to try so much with the money you don't have, now you are made to suffer for the little we have. Not every person who live in urban areas or driving a nice car is rich. I'm so sad because the trauma of being hijacked is pain that can live with you all your life. I was raised in rural area but I knew from Magazine going to town or a little of TV that I want to live a better life that I will work hard for. Yes sometimes doesn't work the way you want but stealing and killing people doesn't bring any joy either. There is something called Karma all things you do to others come back to you multiple time, whatever race we inflict pain to, either way or other it's come back to us. Someone said if there one person in other Continent suffering we all are suffering. As humanity we need to be kind so that the Mother can be kind to us. It's sad because his parents left him to a person who didn't care for him and who thought money and criminal was a priority. He groom him to be like him but if he groomed him to be different in the community help with school that's way giving a child positive journey. I know we judge but I've learned from Oprah book to say sometimes before we judge instead of asking what wrong with you. We should ask what happened to you. I'm learning that from the story, the abandonment leard him to crime and unfortunately I'm big believer that his path had to go through this journey so that Today he can bring awareness as crime in South Africa is so highest. We consistently living in fear, we no longer feeling safe. Any tips to protect ourselves the better. Thank you to the guest for sharing his story, it's much appreciated.

[@thembisaodendaal]

Om Shanti

[@nthatisidimema9084]

This is too long

[@thembisaodendaal]

@@nthatisidimema9084 take 2 minutes and read you might learn something

[@92Kandee]

@@nthatisidimema9084 if this is too long for you to read, you must know you have not only a comprehension but attention problem as well. You're just lazy.

[@nommyhairbeauty_products2267]

Very true

[@valeriek3812]

Buying branded clothing with the money made from crime... No one can convince me that people commit crime because they are hungry.

[@moeketsimalefane9234]

Easy money, free money at the expense of others.

[@ebuhlenikeyboardists9575]

People commit crime for different reason, buying brands is only one of them

[@hiphoparena4529]

It graduates from poverty to maintaining the life style

[@motlhatlhedi88]

Solly told the 'Inside of a Hijacker's Mind' very well. The whole time, I thought of how most, if not all, our local dramas/soapies always glamorise the life of crime; how they've normalised us seeing violence on our screens. Then outside, we cry 'end violence, end crime' then go back to being desensitised in our homes. Such a sad pathetic reality. We are all complicit to this reality - government, kingpins, criminals, the victims, the public, storytellers, me and you. Let's stop treating symptoms- people are dying; the world is a scary place to live in.

[@mariankuna1428]

I've seen this guy telling his story on Agenda Network channel. A good story teller indeed.💯❤He tells the story as if I was there.

[@mondlibenedict5486]

Bra Solly

[@nompumeleloprecios8460]

The way he kept saying “Polo” as an example made me not to want it even more

[@kelebogilebesong2392]

Relebogile’s relieve after the guy said “Rea go tlogela “😂😂😂😂😂

[@siamisangsia6840]

I was also relieved 😂😂🤣

[@LethoHali]

😂😂😂😂 right

[@michellemodika5900]

He is so confident telling a story . I have vivid memories of how similar guys terrorised my community where I grew up . I believe him !!

[@linalesia5188]

This must be difficult to watch for anyone who has lost a family member, black or white, through hijacking. RIP, Our hero, Lucky Dube. It must have been a difficult decision to give this guy a platform.

[@andrewkb4098]

The interview is promoting awareness nje 💯 A testimony can save some1

[@Celebbabies2022]

all is see in the comments is how well articulated he is.. is that all ya'll learned from this episodes!! This guy caused so many misery in people's lives, he also had blood in his hands, whether he was driving or not!! Good thing now he knows crime & shortcuts dont pay!!

[@faith9224]

Thank you. I was looking for this comment 😢

[@Godsmasterpiece33]

Sorry for being late fam❤💜How's everyone doing? Hope y'all had a productive day😊😊🌻

[@aphiweK]

SiRyt peto, wena 🤗

[@Godsmasterpiece33]

@@aphiweK I'm also good, babe😊❤

[@LeyleS]

Siyaphila sisi. Hope all is well with you as well.

[@Godsmasterpiece33]

@@LeyleS All is well, thank you😊❤❤🙃

[@Miss_Sir2]

Ndi late mna kqala… molweni bethuna . Let’s unpack 💜

[@phumlanindlovu5653]

I grew up in KwaMashu and Ntuzuma Durban but I relate a lot with what his said but lucky I never got in to crime

[@ammytshabatau1840]

I enjoyed how he articulates himself so well 👌🏼 So proud of all you've achieved and overcome👏🏽. May God grant you a life full of prosperity✨

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you very much I really appreciate your kind words..thank you!!

[@ebonytriumph3816]

@@sollynkgalabimankga6012 Thank you for educating us. As parents youth le community.

[@bongiwesipengane8644]

Very articulate 👌 this guy is a true gentleman inside❤truly enjoyed this episode.

[@FlyWithTeaKay911]

Regardless of him saying he's a high school dropout, I like how he can interchange languages. Fluent english!

[@matokeloseturumane52]

I like the way he explains it. I laughed my heart out when he says they were scared of witchcraft. This must be an eye opener for many who think people who have been in prison have no future. Continue unpacking Relebogile 👏👏👏

[@mimizwane2877]

thank Rele i know this guy i shared a stage with him, he motivates the inmates as well and he travels different countries , very nice guy indeed.

[@lebogangkekana191]

This producers really work hard yall im so here for all this diverse topics

[@omololabotsane5795]

The most alarming part is how the Traffic Department is also facilitating this by providing information on vehicles

[@brianbayer4868]

I'm addicted to this channel ,thank you Lebo.

[@lemphotsenthebe1935]

What an interesting episode. I loved how he gives full details of how he did the work. I can't wait for the second part of it.

[@refiloekose2236]

So he gained his sense of style from a young age. Such a nice guy

[@tatsitatsi7979]

I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to Solly’s story on different platforms...and he’s always 💯💯👌🏽👌🏽..yi ngqawa yam le! Thank you Unpacked team for having him 💯🙌🏽

[@blvcksnowbeatz]

Same here... watched his story a gang of times and I still tune in 💯👌🏽

[@lifewithlethu]

Damnit this episode was so wholesome, the conversation was flowing. Relebogile and the guest understood the assignment and delivered.

[@thebaddie391]

The way this guy told his story when he said there was a road block i went eeeeish 😰 because i was so into the story and felt they should've not gotten caught 😯😯😯 that's what good story telling does

[@peterditshego4452]

Truly God is on earth exposing secrets of the heart and mind..I mean where do people get the kraag to open themselves like this. Praise God 👏

[@lebogangdlaminilebogangdla1691]

Wuuu makgowa abatho !!! This was the real unpacked entlek this guy should write a book about this because wow I believe any township member can relate Vele growing up we were told that white people are the reason we are poor and we should steal from white people not black people we grew up with that mentality even our mothers who used to work as kitchen girls used to steal from their employees As I wait for part 2

[@amandahkhotsomabule8531]

He really should write a book, he is good story teller

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you so much...

[@refilwemosase]

A guest with comprehension 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’m excited for part 2

[@tabieduma6867]

tiripano 🇿🇼

[@ikwedria4556]

Well I just wish Zim KZbinrs also create content like this but nyaya dzavo ndedzemakuhwa can't support such rubbish hangu. I have been introducing Zimbos to this channel. And everyone is loving it.

[@relebogilemabotja215]

I’m glad you guys are loving it! 😊

[@lethabomakgeru675]

This man is fully rehabilitated, im inspired

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you so much

[@buhleximba3153]

This show honestly opens our eyes to see things differently, we are so quick to judge people but once you actually hear what influenced them and the questions Relebogile asks, you start thinking twice, not that I'm making any excuses or condoning crime but I honestly have a different perspective. Can't wait for part 2.😊

[@andrewkb4098]

Social pressure

[@Auntie134]

What an eye opener. Its imperative to always have good role models around kids.

[@xolanikhumalo9267]

SO THIS GUY ON AGENDA NETWORK.............HE IS A GREAT STORYTELLER!

[@bonganilejoane358]

I can relate. He's truly changed. A man who's not changed does not look back at his wicked ways with disdain. A changed man looks at them with regret yet hopeful of the future.

[@nyeletinkwinika4585]

Wooow I have learnt a lot from this Guy. May the Good Lord be with you and help you win other lost souls out there to show them the right path. Keep on testifying.

[@businessdrivebywhadewillia9218]

sounds like Mam Sonto, Gomora

[@khetimthembu8465]

Yesssss

[@zinhlendaba8907]

True

[@keneiloemyoli]

Such a good story teller.. How they used to do things is scary

[@businessdrivebywhadewillia9218]

this is scary stuff.

[@relebogilemabotja215]

One of the unfortunate realities of living in South Africa

[@dikolizaskk5847]

Good looking guy!! & good story teller

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

We ready..to unpack..

[@kwetepemakofane763]

You'd listen to this men speak the whole day😂❤

[@TJ-my9nh]

Wow what an episode! I can relate with everything he says in terms of all theories and beliefs of back then he is talking about. Very well spoken and cool guy

[@nenesibanda4171]

I love how attentive Relebogile is☺️❤️

[@Mabobo333]

Ay I'm fine with my village uncles,because wow kasi uncles will show you flames.

[@kholo-naturalhair6844]

I'm glad he came , I saw him on Facebook, his story was cut short...thank you Relebogile

[@asaphtebogomushi6374]

This guy has skill to tell his story cause this not the first time I hear his story telling skill..1632

[@mmasenya113]

I don't know how I feel about this. Most of this guys always justify the crimes and the horror they do to us. Life is hard to all of us. But you don't see us hijacking people everywhere. No.

[@lionelscarf2872]

Thank you

[@Enhle_Ndlondlo]

I believe that the information you being fed at a tender age plays a vital role, clearly, now we don't angage in such cz we believe know better.

[@dephinecee8815]

So true.Life is full of choices. There is no justification for these horrendous crimes

[@summmmer5041]

I agree with you. It’s wrong but I don’t think it’s justifying per say, hurt people hurt other people. Also levels of struggle differ from person to person. Plus nurture plays a huge role, in our lives more than we like to admit. We are all who we are today from the traumas we experienced as children.

[@zinhleceenclairemhlanga4399]

@@Enhle_Ndlondlo I appreciate this … our childhood upraising for our parents back then !

[@thanduyiseraylee1041]

I met him from the Agenda Network and from then I have grown ears for everything he has to say. This man is very wise...... I've learnt a lot from his story. Thank you so much Solly for giving us great life lessons and inspiring us.

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you sir

[@anastasimankesemokgobu1724]

Such a great storyteller, I have learned a lot honestly. This made me understand that being hijacked can happen to anyone at anytime

[@wendyntshangase7927]

I'm catching up on the show and can I just say... I saw the title and I am realising how much this show has changed my mindset. Something Relebogile does so well, that is to not judge and understand that everybody has a story. "Old" me would've been so quick to form a negative opinion based on the title but instead I am so open to hear the backstory! Thank YOU Aus' Relebogile for not only entertaining us but impacting the way we view things and people! Kudos

[@andriaandria273]

I enjoyed his story he is indeed a good storyteller...

[@ingelosikazi]

💃🏽The Unpacked family has landed 🏌🏽‍♂️

[@ntobekomtimkulu239]

I wish I could sponsor him to tour schools all over the country to share his story with people his age who could potentially stray down the path he took.

[@portiaphiri2682]

Tgis guy looks clean and well taken care of. I also like how he speaks. Eloquent 👌🏾

[@PowerHouseTalk]

I enjoyed listening to this guy so much. Can Part 2 come already

[@decordesignz]

I love how most people who come to this show are very open and really unpack

[@nonoechibs2775]

The guest is well articulate, amazing story teller.God turned ur life around, a living testimony

[@mmasefakonkhumishe7386]

I saw this on TV and I was soo interested to see more

[@kobbiie.6192]

SAMEEEEEEEEE

[@relebogilemabotja215]

Glad you could tune in to see more!

[@dikolizaskk5847]

🤚🤚🤚degree! Diploma! & honours I deserve better.....wonderfull

[@nobesuthuntshongwana879]

Looking forward to part 2, episode 1 was definitely worth my while .

[@letswalo9326]

Waiting for part 2, ka tetelo ye kgolo kudu. Big ups Relebogile

[@mpumeparticia1714]

Baba solly syabonga, everyone deserves a second chance 👏🙌🙏

[@sophiangobeni6523]

Absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@missjones9737]

Not having a father/mother/schooling is not an excuse to commit a crime. We choose to do evil or good.Lets not excuse criminal behavior.I absolutely hate criminals.We all have problem and issues but we aren't shooting up towns. Nxa

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

You are right...but our background and circumstances does not affect us the same...some struggle from anger, unforgiviness, jelousy etc...

[@mlondimpanza8148]

I think I've seen this guy on the Agenda Network, proper story teller 🙌

[@footballhighlights.5456]

Yeah, he's the one. The guy has really rehabilitated and is doing well in life. Not only was jail was transformative for this man, it gave him something to rely on in education. I stan this man.

[@masterletsoalo]

Everytime I listen to him, his life story always sound fresh. I watched his raw story on one of the channels, but his story about his granny's visit when he was about to be graduate from prison was a cherry on top. I love how he opened up and love the man he has become. Much respect bro Solly

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Thank you sir!!

[@Mrs_Amo_Mtsweni]

Nothing justifies a person who highjacks cars that people work hard for. They don’t just highjack white people, they also highjack those poor black nurses and teachers. I am saddened by this story as someone whose black civil servant parent has been highjacked twice 😢

[@sollynkgalabimankga6012]

Am sorry Amogelang and I totally agree with you.. its very sad..

[@dumi141kunenekunene2]

Incredible Solly! I have started to follow his stories! It is amazing how he changed his life in jail and even now. The saddest part that made my heart sore his mum dumping him there n there, never had a rship with his parents. Every two years changing schools. And another part he hates women, still healing from his childhood background. Some 3h30mins interview he unpacked everything, yuh it was too much to swallow.

[@monicasekgobela8412]

... I can't wait for part 2! He is relatable 👌🏾👌🏾

[@dimakatsomasiteng4183]

What an amazing storyteller. He can be your co-host :)

[@SportNewsNMajozi]

I love she listens and ask relevant questions🙌

[@MissLinks99]

I've really learnt alot,this man is so well spoken.... this was very informative 👌👌

[@nelsonmotau5008]

I like how he demonstrates things. 🤣Looking forward for part 2 Relebogile 🖤

[@sydneymtshayise1559]

Interesting story! But who else feels like stories of this nature should be left unpacked? It's lessons like this that fuel more criminality in townships.

[@davidm562]

If nobody talks the myth will live on. Such persons who changed need to share their lifestory for change to happen. Especially for boys

[@mukonazwothemudzanani3729]

This was good 🤗🤗.. definitely need the next part 🥺🔥

[@pearljantjie3784]

wow, this was a great episode. cant wait for part 2

[@vuvumofficial]

This guy tells it like it is. I enjoyed this episode shame. Can’t wait for part 2

[@malopemoifo9746]

This guy have to release a book or documentary ...I saw his short clip on Facebook ...atleast here we got more minutes to his story.....interesting story to listen

[@LeyleS]

Yes, so early today. We are within 🙌🏾

[@lifewithhalam2565]

Cannot wait for part 2

[@Nonssss_]

I can’t wait for part 2 This is so interesting

[@Thoughtsbyme-ts4jz]

This is so scary, so children are even hijackers 😭😭😭😭😭

[@pulengkomako790]

Heart breaking mara not thinking of...the person's family....hayi 👎👎

[@grannyoupanyana]

Thank you for educating our youth and community at large, clearly they will all realize that crime is not cool at all.

[@blesssed-siyamahlangu9784]

Oh great!!! A great convo, Its good to always be from the worst into being the Best... Ekasi Life will build you or Break you

[@feulazoh4466]

Watching from Namibia, Rundu

[@thullytyra3671]

😂 😂 😂 😂 He is scared of being witched, I love the fact that no killing

[@josephineratlhaga9075]

Great interview 🎉🎉👌🏾

[@TM-ph2jj]

Very good story teller, love this

[@kgotsojamza2144]

I saw this guy on agenda network, he well spoken and educated.