From victim to victor: Healing after a home invasion
After surviving a brutal home invasion, Zoe Solomon’s journey on The Comeback reveals what it takes to heal and rise.
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and trauma.
In 2011, Bluff resident Zoe Solomon survived a brutal home invasion that left her physically injured and emotionally shaken. It was a terrifying ordeal, but Zoe didn’t let it define her.
In this episode of The Comeback, she sits down with Carol Ofori to speak candidly about the long road to reclaiming her life after that night.
From the initial physical recovery to the emotional weight of trauma, Zoe’s story is one of quiet strength and resilience.
That one night in 2011 didn’t break her. Instead, it became part of a broader story of perseverance.
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Today, more than a decade later, Zoe is not only living with the scars of her past but also continuing to build her future.
She now serves as a ward councillor and community advocate, using her voice to uplift others, not because of what happened to her, but because of who she has always been.
Key moments from this episode include:
03:58 – The night of the home invasion
14:28 – Aftermath and immediate response
22:06 – Emotional and medical support
31:57 – Rebuilding and community involvement
35:21 – Unresolved trauma and moving forward
Listen to or watch Episode five of The Comeback with Carol Ofori directly below.
In last week’s episode of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, Zamani Ndimande shared his powerful journey from surviving the harsh realities of Umlazi, where he worked odd jobs and drove taxis, to becoming a respected figure in Africa’s music business.
He reflected on the life-changing moment when he was hijacked at gunpoint, which became the turning point that set him on a new path. Now the founder of Bayeni Holdings, Zamani spoke about the milestones that shaped his career and the impact of his AfriMasterclass initiative, which is helping young creatives find their footing in the industry.
Listen or watch below.