A dream delayed, not denied: Thapelo Molomo’s road to SA Idol

20 November 2022 - 00:04

Police officer and Idols winner Thapelo Molomo was on the cusp of national fame in 2013 when he chose instead to focus on his psychology studies. Eight years later, his patience paid off and his dream of becoming one of South Africa’s biggest stars came true...

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