JJ Tabane: Solly Moholo did what Christians fail to do

MANY didn’t understand why he chose to perform at taverns, after-tears events, and izangoma ceremonies.

But Onkgopotse JJ Tabane believes the late Solly Moholo was a good minister and that he had a purpose.

The communications strategist, political commentator, and TV host was speaking at Solly’s funeral service in Tshwane on Saturday, 12 October.

The 65-year-old legendary gospel star, whose real name was Solomon Molokoane, died on Wednesday, 2 October, after being in hospital for weeks.

He was known for his hit songs such as Ke Latlhile Bokinza, Robala ka Kgotso, Mphelegetse, and Wa Le Bona.

Tabane said Solly ministered to the right people.

“He did what many Christians fail to do, which is to go and make the whole world Jesus’ disciples,” he said.

He said the problem with Christians is they preach to the already converted.

“They form churches as some kind of exclusive clubs. They even fight there. If you think politics, you think the ANC and so on are bad, just go to church. It’s worse there than in politics,” Tabane said.

He said churches have become a small club that has lost its mission and purpose.

“The mission is to go out there and make all mankind Jesus’ disciples.”

Tabane said Solly was previously asked on a podcast why he performed at places he performed at, and he loved his response.

“They asked him if he didn’t mind people playing his music at taverns and he said it was exactly where the music was needed. He said when people heard his song saying it was his last day on earth, they thought about getting their things straight,” he said.

Tabane said Solly fought a good fight.

“You’ve run a good race and kept the faith. Each of us must ask ourselves a question, that when you leave this hall and drop dead, will you be ready to face your maker?”