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From addiction and homelessness to circus stardom

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Julia Jaki in Cape Town, South Africa
June 14, 2024

Meet Jacobus Claassen. In his teenage years, the South African hit rock bottom. He was homeless and addicted to drugs. With the help of an outreach program, Claassen joined Zip Zap Circus School in Cape Town. This was the turning point in his life. Through his acrobatic talent he became a star in the circus arena.

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