Rapper Da Les is out of the hospital. ZiMoja can reveal that the All eyes on me hitmaker is recovering at home after spending over a month in hospital following a stroke in July and doing well although he still has a speech impairment. According to sources close to the situation, the former Jozi member was taken out of hospital by his family so that they could care for him at his home.
FAMILY REQUESTED HE MUST BE DISCHARGED
According to one source, although Da Les, real name Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., had access to the best professors and doctors, he was unable to get a private ward at a public hospital. His family felt that he should be discharged. "He was treated with the highest form of care at Charlotte Maxeke and South Rand hospitals, where he started his rehabilitation. The family thought it was best for him to be home." added the source. The source added that family members are taking turns to look after the rapper. "His mother, who was based in the US, is here to make sure that he is fine," the source said, adding that the rapper is starting to put sentences together, slowly. The source said his right side has sensation, but has no mobility. "He is starting to show improvement, thanks to the rehab programme. He is now learning to walk too. He's aware of what's happening and he is determined to get back on his feet. He is showing major improvement since he started rehab," added the source.
KEEPING HIS AFFAIRS PRIVATE
According to the source, the other reason why the family decided to take him out of the hospital, was to protect him from the prying eye of the media and some hospital staff who could leak information to the public. The source added that the family has cut access to some of his friends until he is fully recovered. "Most friends and some family members won't have access to him until he is fully healthy. I guess it makes sense since Les is strong but to see him like this is helpless and heartbreaking," added the source. Speaking for the family, Aurea Alexander who is also the rapper's baby mama confirmed that Da Les was out of hospital. "We will give the media an update soon," Alexandra said.
