Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has taken part in an exclusive photoshoot and interview with his mother Jacobeth and sister Jabu for HELLO!
magazine. Jacobeth, who he credits with keeping his feet on the ground, and Jabu got on their first-ever flight to come and visit the professional dancer in London.READ: Johannes Radebe reveals he's ready to find love and have children"Having them here at last is the equivalent to winning the Strictly Glitterball for me," Johannes tells us of his family, who flew over from their native South Africa. "Until now, they've only been able to see my life through the TV screen or heard about it on the phone, but finally I can share it with them."Johannes took his mum and sister, who both speak Sesotho, which he translates, on a whistle-stop tour of the capital.WATCH: Johannes Radebe reveals who his dream royal partner would be"They're blown away by London and haven't stopped talking about how amazing it is," says Johannes. "It's magical for them.
But most of all, seeing for the first time where I live has been so special. Although I love my new life, I miss them. The older I get, the more I want them to be part of my experience.
They're my reason for being."READ: Johannes Radebe and John Whaite talk about the impact of their Strictly partnershipREAD: Johannes Radebe talks close bond with his mother Jacobeth and Jabu got on their first-ever flight to come and visit the UKAnd he paid tribute to his mother by saying: "She taught me to be kind, to respect myself and others and to be humble.
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