Child Stars and Drug Addiction | Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja - Episode 22 | Season 2

A former child star shares his story on how he became famous as a young star and how his situation led to his addiction.
Studio Guests: Thabang Moleya
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[@boipelon1220]

I don't understand why this show is still underrated.... Go monate mo❤️

[@nobuhlemasombuka3167]

Yazin, I’ve been sending links to friends kodwa they find the duration of each episode daunting.

[@maxwellseisa2072]

people will eventually catch up don't stress

[@refilwenkadimeng]

We learn a lot from this show aker 😌

[@makombasilwamba1662]

I'll I do is share the links eventually people will catch on

[@mapontshontshole8118]

@Sabelo Nhleko 💯

[@mariampeete7180]

Can we nominate you for Best talk show host and best talk show 😊

[@moonrock72]

Thabang is so soft spoken and sound like a very calm individual. I enjoyed the interview and picked up tips on how to increase my self-awareness especially as someone who suffers from anxiety. All the best with everything Thabang!

[@yolisamsimango2708]

Great Father and bad husband is a very painful and confusing conundrum for a young child. Thabang is refreshing and open. I sense a beautiful aura in this man. Def my MCM this Monday!

[@nkule2493]

This channel sort of reminds me of 3Talk. I would watch it every afternoon after my lectures. You're doing a great job Relebogile.

[@lisamolefe6970]

The way this man speaks and expresses himself is just so wonderful.. 😭♥️❤️Kept me glued to my screen. So fluent too🧘🏿‍♀️♥️

[@stellamooibedi9027]

Relebogile all the episodes are really addictive, you pop in to watch 1 the next thing you are hours in.

[@life_with_yolanda]

Soooo true 😀

[@gcwalisile932]

Like Yoooh lol

[@nosizwemadoda6795]

Literally!🤣

[@johannakuena9299]

That's exactly what's happening with me😂😂😂

[@khutsochoma4672]

How I wish most of us would get the privilege of rehabilitation. There's so much bottled trauma amongst us and it continues to torture generation after generation. Beautiful interview 👼

[@stellamooibedi9027]

I love seeing a man whose able to speak of vulnerability without shame....I wish more of them could come forth!

[@nolomfikwe8802]

It is always so powerful to witness a man get vulnerable...big ups Thabang!!❤

[@pertuniamashaba6004]

He’s so smart and eloquent. Love how he puts his point across without giving too much info.

[@bonolomasuku5896]

Right😘❗🤛🏿🤛🏿🤛🏿

[@SheKing_]

Self-awareness in here is deep man. Thabang is such an inspiration.

[@stellamooibedi9027]

Much Respect Mr Moleya for being so honest with you highs and lows.

[@matena843]

This man is so generous with the truth of his life and his journey it's so beautiful to watch. He is so humble and relatable and its so refreshing to see.

[@bernie96316]

I have so much respect for how he tells his story. One of the best interviews ever.

[@ThlologeloPromiseRampa]

He has a beautiful soul my God!!! Such a beautiful man. So vulnerable. I love that he has a very supportive family.

[@diolini_]

I'm about a year and a half sober from alcohol, this was such a satisfying and relatable conversation.

[@lebogangmauco8150]

Wow! Last words 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 actually the whole interview has been awesome. Big ups to the host and the interviewee.

[@mamosakekana6338]

He’s so well spoken. My future husband 😍🤞🏾😂

[@ms_kedi8345]

He's so well-spoken yaz, he sounds very calm and authentic☺ Go get your hubby girl😂😂😂

[@Dklady]

I was also falling inlove

[@malimasinga4867]

Childhood crush from K-TV days. Relebogile such an incredible host who creates the right balance of safety for the guests but also challenges some long-held mindset for the guest and viewer alike. That is skill!

[@portiantseki6776]

Wow, what a powerhouse, Thabang is? I could listen to him the whole day long.....calm and collected yet such a great director. Thank you Relebogile for bringing him to this show.

[@92Kandee]

This episode was so wholesome and inspiring. Thank you to Thabang for being vulnerable and open to sharing his story with us, I'm sure we can all learn from this. We need more men like him speaking up about vulnerability and the effects of toxic masculinity on men. Also, congratulations on your 9 year substance-free anniversary, I wish you all the best for your future. Side note: Have you ever considered joining forces with Kabelo Mabelane and speaking about your recovery?

[@pointa2b388]

There is something adorable ka Thabang

[@kgomotsotlhapane2076]

Relebogile is a great host, this show is underrated i wish more and more people watch it, i am learning so much.

[@TJ-my9nh]

Relebogile your show rocks🔥🔥🔥

[@mariamaria7013]

I’m not even South African 😃but I absolutely love this show. It’s very informative yet entertaining. Watching all the way from 🇺🇸♥️God bless

[@yangamehana7942]

Ahhhh Relebogile, words just over crowd my speech. You are just THE best. Keep up the great work.

[@thatontshingila-zuma8854]

Thabang is so amazing ....🤩 thank you for inviting him and thank you to him for sharing his story.

[@melaniemalema5443]

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing Thabang.

[@bonga1247]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Thabang's a dope person and I appreciate him more now that I know his story. The interviewer (a long-time crush of mine) is just amazing. Beautiful stuff.

[@fundilephaqa1094]

I just had a nostalgic moment here: colour tv, VHS and bicycles really did make our lives FUN

[@ikentanzi]

I really enjoyed this interview...love Thabang’s work! Wishing him all the best in his life & career❤️

[@zandilem942]

I absolutely adore Thabang. I wish him everything of the best in life💕

[@riosgamingchannel3477]

Nothing like a good dose of good ol' honesty

[@sumeiyaali5663]

Thank you Relebogele, enjoyed listening to this guy. Your shows 👍👍👍👌👌👌keep up the good work

[@NthabieMpinga]

My crush 😍 banna , Love love Thabang M. Such an incredible individual 👏

[@QueenTho]

Very insightful thank you for this ♥️

[@ZimBabeBeauty]

Another brilliant episode 👏🏾 It’s great that you signpost people to professional support after discussing sensitive subjects. Good work

[@setsoalirantidi8148]

Loved your story. Thank you for shearing your truth with us Thabang.

[@jabusithole123]

What a Wow! What an amazing experience to listen to this guy!! Wow! I have learned a lot, It’s ok to say “I need help”

[@lungelodlamini1951]

I love this show.

[@sbunkosi4269]

Great Interview with Thabang. Big ups to him being open with his journey 🔥🙌

[@keneiloemyoli]

I enjoyed this... He is so well spoken.

[@wandilewawa]

I watched this episode asa repeat with my family. We enjoyed it.

[@sanabanda2151]

Thank you for sharing Thabang, inspired 🧡

[@thembisaodendaal]

Wow your rehabilitation journey was amazing look at you so I touch with your emotions,present everything passing through you..we need this kind of man in our society...husband goals, perfect father ,great friend,amazing colleague

[@anastasimankesemokgobu1724]

Relebogile is such a good listener ♥️thoughroughly enjoyed this

[@Khangisani]

I love you, you're an amazing interviewer!

[@ms_kedi8345]

Wow...I love to see this kind of vulnerability in black men. May God walk with you in your recovery journey

[@pointa2b388]

I resonate with Thabang completely, i am an engineer, i also feel i have to control a whole lot of things

[@michellehadebe8162]

Thumbs up for this conversation. It had to be said. That part about the root of gender based violence resonated with me a lot.

[@life_with_yolanda]

I'm learning every day here 😁😁 thanks @Relebogile

[@nqobilemahlangu6777]

Thabang is such a good interviewee .wow such great articulation .

[@ngobeni_kile]

You're such an amazing interviewer and overall Host Relebogile :)

[@dwebaart9933]

Supa informative chat. Enjoyed it kacool.

[@tebogomokobane8094]

No matter how talented my child is. I don't envy for my kid to be in the entertainment industry and have fame at a young age. It somehow robs a child of a normal childhood

[@LM-he7eb]

I do wish my kids would matriculate at 14, and get a degree by 18.

[@loleli8]

I can relate so much with the exhaustion

[@quest4747]

The Platform is a great watch I'm glad you spoke about it I think people should check it out

[@lesetjadolo3562]

This show should be getting +200K likes, it touches a lot of issues affecting SA, but we all know that real stories don't sell unless its sexual related...

[@boitumelommakola]

Loving the show and the new set design . But that glass table with the tray seems lost 🤔

[@siboniso4420]

OCD

[@Refalypse]

Big Up to Thabang and all the best in future man

[@nompumelelomdluli4730]

I grew up exactly the Same in my hood. It was the neighborhood cinema. We had mnet before it was even a thing. And my dad was looked up to and respected. My brother was the coolest Dude with a bicycle and roller skates. My mother was also the sweet mother Who gave our old clothes to our friends in the neighborhood ... But me... I was the little girl in the family who nobody even knew my name except for my friends. Everyone else was ...Sbus sister or Sphiwes kid... Lol and till today... I don't want Be seen or known. I just shrink myself at any given chance. Weird. But anyway... Love Thabang man. ❤️❤️ amazing work.

[@sarmocafe2354]

you inspire me alot Relebogile

[@Zukoflavour]

Interesting topics!

[@drigomandez8411]

I remember this dude from home affairs

[@ncumisanomazele887]

I can relate to what Thabang said about his dad

[@melissadumela550]

Really enjoying this show 😊😝😜.. #Notification gang gang🤘🏾

[@loleli8]

Loooove The Platform!!!!!

[@nolz9912]

Best show in Mzansi 🙌

[@Bro-dr3ou]

CityVarsity Legend🔥🔥🔥 This guy is a Don!

[@phumlailoveuzozibininatura9852]

Big up brother 👊

[@masiyamothwanga]

A sweet person he is❤️

[@bonniemanana8858]

Thabang is a creative the way he played around with words 🤭 I catches it late that he was taking drugs . Such a beautiful interview I love how he highlights the importance of males expressing their feelings . As a mother to 2 boys I fear that my kids don't have enough male figures telling them it's OK to feel. My husband does a great job however I pray that it gets to a point where it's a norm and influential people speak about it too so it doesn't seem weird. Loved this .

[@ngoepelesiba4883]

We are ready to unpack❤️

[@SAFilmChronicles]

Big ups , Teabag. This is so inspiring.

[@Bongz1990]

Holy shit I remember him!! "KTV! Talk about it!"

[@kangwachewe697]

At first I read Thabang Molaba..Gracious Mabuzas son

[@Mabsknows]

Awesome show 🙌🏾

[@olaotsemontsho3891]

Why don't I know him.... ❤️😒

[@LethoHali]

14:51…. Good to know

[@bonysmith5168]

Hes handsome

[@phaswanethipa784]

When you're crying for help but no one notice, painful. People don't notice because you look bubbly, it's hard... we should learn to ask for help

[@mantuza7]

The art of letting go is a journey hey

[@giftmoletsane4130]

May 10th is my birthday, Il pray for you aswell from now on! ♥️

[@onthatilebentley5942]

I’ve had a crush on Thabang since K-Tv days🙆🏽‍♀️😄😄

[@combomalikongwa1407]

But the little we know about our fav people though 😔

[@blessingma-eyez1220]

New subbie

[@ntobendlovu7876]

I remember kelebone don't know if I'm pronouncing it Right

[@pointa2b388]

I am Thabang in many ways

[@Vivingane]

Please remember to like every episode you watch..

[@relebogilemabotja215]

❤️

[@tumidigo6217]

Rele kudos to you...........Am going to put it out the reigns should have been handed to you from Noleen not to you know who...

[@ziphezinhlemadonsela4221]

No😪😪😪, they are both my favs

[@nomsazwane3505]

❤💝💖💕

[@keystv1961]

Whos This ?

[@bonysmith5168]

Hes handsome