Growing up in the dusty rural streets of Kanana, northern side of Pretoria, Thapelo was just an ordinary, respectful youngster, who had dreams of making it out of his small, rural town, to the cities.
He was full of life, friendly, witty, and very brilliant, when it comes to his school work and current affairs. It happened that he applied for a bursary, since he was doing his final year in high school, and by God's grace, and his dedication, be managed to pass his grade 12 with flying colors, and clitched the bursary to go further his studies in Witswatersrand University, one of the top varsities in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thapelo's family, were so ecstatic and happy for his achievements, and they decided to throw him a mini celebration party, before his departure to the Big city, in the year that follows.
The locals came in numbers, to celebrate with Thapelo, as he was one of the few, in that area, to achieve such greatness, and many brought gifts, goodies, and snacks, to celebrate with one of their own, as he was about to embark on a journey to success, in the City of Gold.
It was one of the greatest nights in Thapelo's life, his family, and friends. The party went in till 1am, since Thapelo had to get enough rest, so that he can prepare properly for his journey to the big city.