Johannes Radebe has spoken out about his childhood and the difficulties he faced, growing up in South Africa. The 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe said his mother encouraged his ballroom dreams despite them struggling financially.
Johannes was raised by his mother Jacobeth, 61, in the township of Sasolburg, South Africa, after his father died when he was 12.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, Johannes said: “We struggled financially but whatever we lacked she made up for with love. “I learned that as long as you have a hot meal, a bed and roof over your head, you should be grateful. “Above all, mum taught me how to love and for the people around you to feel loved. “I respect and applaud her.
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