WHEN he raised the issue of nyaope addicts suffering withdrawal symptoms on national TV, he was laughed at and given the name 'Alostro'.
Despite that, he became the most famous homeless person in Tshwane, and this attracted good Samaritans who wanted to help turn his life around.
Now, after spending weeks at a rehabilitation centre in Limpopo, Mohau Louis is doing great.
Popular DJ Karabo Success Mokgara, popularly known as DJ Karri who was among those who helped Alostro go to rehab, paid him a visit recently.
He shared photos of Alostro at the rehab centre. Many social media users were happy to see him recovering from drug addiction and having gained weight.
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In a previous interview with the Daily Sun, Alostro said he was happy to get help.
His aunt who was found by DJ Karri said that they had lost hope for him.
“He has a warm home but because he has stolen a lot from us and our neighbours, he had nothing left to steal so running away from home and staying in the street was the only option for him,” she said.
She said that they can’t wait to see him back to how he was.
“He lost a lot of weight from smoking drugs, but I hope that he goes back to his natural self,” she said.
Owner of Limpopo Anti-Drugs Gangsterism and Crime were Alostro is admitted, Victor Makhura said they are helping him for free.
“When he comes back, he will be singing on TV,” he said.
