WATCH: Juggler’s tricks keep motorists entertained
Juggler Thabiso Katiba (27) keeps motorists entertained with juggling while they go on their different journeys.
ARMED with his three juggling sticks, Thabiso Katiba (27) keeps motorists entertained while earning a living.
Thabiso has been a juggler for six years but has only spent four of those years juggling in the streets of Alberton, mainly in Brackenhurst and Randhart.
In his daily routine he gives passing motorists and pedestrians a showstopping performance at the corner of Michelle Avenue and Jacqueline Street.
Despite harsh weather conditions, which slow him down at times, he always keeps going, providing his spectators with well-prepared performances. On a normal day, he makes about R50 and goes home with R150 after every good day.
About the juggler
Thabiso spent most of his childhood in children’s homes. At the age of five he was moved to St Mary’s Children’s Home.
Growing up without both parents did not make him any different from his peers, except in his upbringing he had a passion of his own.
At St Mary’s he was taught drawing and painting, which he excelled in. Through his abilities he received a scholarship to study at The National School of the Arts (NSA).
His abilities while being at the school would leave other professionals who would see him in action in awe.
Those pros then taught him other forms of juggling, which included fire dancing and buugeng.
Stumbling block
His journey at the school was cut short after he repeatedly failed his Grade Eight at NSA.
Soon after, he embraced his new journey as a juggler.
At first, he became a comic performer at traffic lights, making balloon sculptures. When he realised this put bread on his table, he then put his abilities as juggler to the test and this has become his day job, so to speak.
He is a father to a two-year-old boy and currently lives in Thokoza. He hopes to grow as a juggler and go as far as performing at Gold Reef City.
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