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Solly Ozrovech: An Inspired Life

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo trans-Atlantic flight; the Oscars were first awarded, Pavlov discovered his Conditioning Theory with dogs; and Solly Ozrovech was born to Polish parents.

After WW1 the family immigrated to South Africa, where soon after, both parents were killed in a car accident leaving Solly (7 months old) and his older brother, Mark (4 years old), in the care of the state.

Solly ozrovech biography of michael jackson

The boys were supposed to be sent to a Jewish orphanage, but due to a mix-up, they were placed in a Dutch Reformed orphanage in Ugie in the Eastern Cape. The boys grew up sharing dormitories, playing sports and being taught by the church.

By the time authorities discovered the mistake, the boys had already been fostered and were well adjusted. Mentored by his Grade 8 teacher, Mr Ken Carlson, Solly blossomed academically, on the sports field, as a leader and a boy after God’s heart.

Over a period of eighteen months, through Mr Carlson’s pray