Kabelo has always been open about his journey to sobriety and struggle with substance abuse.
In 2016, he launched an initiative to fight the scourge of drugs and substance abuse among the youth, telling TimesLIVE that he wanted to use his experience to infuse hope in those struggling to overcome drug addiction.
“In recovery I was taught the value of service and that's what I am doing with this initiative. It's important for me to give of myself and infuse hope in others.” At the time, he said he was a recovering addict even though he had been clean for 14 years.
“I'm a recovering drug addict and have been clean for 14 years now. And so I know what it is like to try overcome substance abuse. I just want to share with others that it is possible to get help. That it is possible to find hope.”