Sam Mahlaule was born in Gandlanani village which is under chief Mavambe. He started school at Ripindzi lower Primary School. From Ripindzi, he went to Tiyiselani higher primary school, then to Shirilele High school at Mavambe village, he is been taught English by Mr. Netshilindi & Mr. Bela Nyathi. Malamulele'S Lament is his first creation. In 1997 while he was doing matric, After writing three papers during final Exam he was struck by madness. Then he was send to St Johns church for treatment in his village. Six month Later he recovered. When he returned to school in 1999 he didn't make it and never cared to repeat.