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From near-homeless drug addict to AP Youth president

Monday, July 24, 2023 | 230 Views |

In a world where politicians are often associated with corruption and scandal, the story of a recovered addict-cum-politician offers a glimmer of hope.

Thapelo Walebowa spent nearly a decade on the streets as a drug addict but despite this, he has managed to become the new Alliance for Progressives (AP) youth president following the dissolution of the previous youth league.

“I hit rock bottom in 2017 addicted to marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, antidepressants (occasionally), cigarettes and lean. I started doing drugs when I was 12 years old while doing Form 1 at Rainbow High School.

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