“Bongi Is Starting To Glow”: More Footage of Viral Bongi’s Rehab Stay Warms Hearts

• A powerful video documented a 35-year-old man's forced entry into rehabilitation, capturing his initial defiance towards recovery
• The inspiring journey, shared on TikTok by the rehab's official page, later revealed his remarkable progress and newfound sense of purpose just weeks into his programme
• Social media users responded with overwhelming admiration for his transformation and expressed hope for his continued sobriety

A compelling video offered a rare glimpse into the challenging yet ultimately inspiring journey of a man battling substance abuse.

The emotional clip, shared on TikTok by @ladgaofficial, documented a significant personal transformation, touching the hearts of many social media users.

The initial part of the video captured Bongi, a 35-year-old man grappling with substance abuse, during his forced removal from his home at 2 am. This intervention was initiated by Ntante Moloto, the owner of the Ladgac Rehabilitation Centre in Polokwane, following a call from Bongi's concerned family. Looking frail, Bongi expressed his right as an adult to control his life, even promising to return to drug use after rehab solely to spite his family.

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From defiance to progress

The clip, however, fast-forwarded to a scene just two weeks later, demonstrating a remarkable shift. Bongi appeared in a new video, also shared on the rehab's page, sitting alongside two peers. He looked notably healthier and glowing, receiving vitamins through intravenous drips, indicating a commitment to his physical recovery. The video then moved to show Bongi and other residents displaying cookies they had baked.

With the assistance of a professional chef, the team had created Romany Creams and Eat Some More biscuits, which they displayed with evident pride. They also promised to establish their own catering companies upon completing their time at the centre, signalling a renewed sense of hope and entrepreneurial spirit.

SA praises hope and healing

The clip went viral, touching the hearts of countless social media users. Many were impressed by Bongi's visible glow and happiness, which served as a testament to his progress. These users praised his family for making the bold and difficult decision to send him to rehabilitation, acknowledging their courage in initiating the intervention.

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Some hoped that Bongi would not revert to his past life of drug use after completing his rehabilitation, remembering his initial defiant promise. Others expressed gratitude towards Mr Moloto for his dedicated work and the amazing results achieved at the centre, highlighting the profound positive impact of effective rehabilitation programmes.

User @Ursula said:

Bathong, Bongi is starting to glow 🥰

User @Noma_650 added:

"I don't even recognise some of them, wow! Mr Moloto, you know your story."

User @Keoagile_B shared:

"Some people are still against what Mr Moloto is doing? Do you guys remember how Bongo looked when they fetched him? This is so heartwarming."

User @Dor shared:

"Yoh, guys! May God bless Mr Moloto. This is what you need at Rehab. Skills to help you get your life together when you get out 🥹♥️."

User @Black Putin’s Wife said:

"Where are those negative people who were saying he was right, and that Mr Moloto was wrong for not listening to him? Is this the very same person saying all positive things now that he has gotten help and is very much happy with this new journey?"

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User @MaThabethe added:

"No maan! He looks good and healthy 💕."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• Bonga, a former street dweller, challenged Alostro, a substance abuser, to a boxing match, saying he would represent his city, Johannesburg, and Alostro would represent Pretoria.
• A Cape Town man openly shared his challenging nine-year struggle with substance dependency that pushed him to the streets, and he lived there for many years.
• A loving daughter left the TikTok users deeply touched after expressing how much she wished her father, whom she loved very much, would quit drugs.

Source: Briefly News