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For kwaito star Kabelo Mabalane, running is much more than a hobby

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KWAITO star Kabelo Mabalane is gearing up for an awe-inspiring milestone at the much-anticipated 2023 Sanlam Cape Town 50th marathon.

To him, this is so much more than just completing another race.

It symbolises his personal journey of overcoming challenges and celebrating triumphs, coinciding with the 21st anniversary of his sobriety.

In a candid conversation with Independent Media Lifestyle, Mabalane unpacked his path to recovery.

“My journey to sobriety has been about reconnecting with my true self.”

He admitted to getting caught up in the allure of sex, drugs and alcohol.

“Those vices weren’t a genuine reflection of who I am. And

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