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Thabiso Makhubela alleged to be battling drug problem

by Zintle Mdaka
PICTURE: INSTAGRAM

News that was shared on social media about television and radio presenter, Thabiso Makhubela sent shocking waves to internet users.

Thabiso, well known for being a presenter on popular programme, Afternoon Express, was allegedly fired from the show after his battle with an alleged drug problem. The reports adds that the talented presenter is alleged to be behind bars, with charges yet to be revealed.

The talented television personality who hails from Hammanskraal was first known to mzansi for his cameo role that he portrayed on the second season of Society, a drama series that aired on SABC1. Thabiso re-appeared on screens when he entered S3’s Presenter Search where he emerged a winner in 2018.

Popular for his comedic acts and impeccable dancing skills, Thabiso presented on Expresso Morning Show and Afternoon Express.

While mzansi were wondering where this media personality disappeared to, an entertainment commentator known as Mlu on X (formerly Twitter) took to his page to share speculations that Thabiso has been arrested.

Captioning his post: “Wonder what happened to the talented TV and radio personality, Thabiso Makhubela from Afternoon Express. The talented lad was apparently fired last year due to an alleged drug problem. He has since been behind bars at Johannesburg correctional services,” read the caption.

TV UPDATE ?

Wonder what happened to the talented TV & radio personality, Thabiso Makhubela from Afternoon Express.
The talented lad was apparently fired last year Due to an alleged drug problem.
He has since been behind bars at Johannesburg correctional services pic.twitter.com/rYG3FDKwyu

— Entertainment (@TvblogbyMLU) July 22, 2024

X users took to the comment section to weigh in.

Oh my?. I didn’t know it was that bad. The last time I saw him he looked bad ? hope he overcomes all of this

— Kgotso Hope Lekau (@kgotsohopelekau) July 22, 2024

This is so heartbreaking, I’ve tried calling and texting with no luck. This is sad. ?

— Yaya Mavundla (@YayaRSA) July 22, 2024

Heartbroken reading this about Thabiso. May God intervene, and may he find his way back to himself. ?

— Leloe M (@leloe_m) July 22, 2024

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