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Mzansi's 'most articulate homeless man' Bonga Sithole speaks out on homelessness and the impact of psychological abuse
Bonga Sithole, known for his articulate speech while homeless, returns to share his thoughts on the complexities of homelessness, revealing how psychological and physical abuse can lead individuals to the streets.
Unemployed father battles late wife's family to keep children in SA as judge probes uncle's trust fund motives
The father, who grappled with a longstanding drug problem, was determined to prove that he was capable of providing a stable environment for his children, despite his past challenges.
A White Christmas? The Hidden Dangers of Drug Use in Cape Town's Party Scene
A woman's powerful letter reveals her harrowing battle with cocaine addiction and the urgent need for open conversations about drug use in Cape Town.
Imraan Buccus | Time for a rational response to the heroin epidemic
As of 2024, nearly 60% of young people between 15 and 24 are unemployed in South Africa, making us one of the countries with the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, says Imraan Buccus
Rapper Emtee leaves fans concerned after Midrand apartment bloc car crash
Emtee was involved in a car accident at the Precinct Luxury apartment parking lot on Monday night.
Living in regret: ‘I refused to deal with my alcohol addiction and drank away my job and house’
Mandla Nyalunga said he doesn’t want put all the blame on his wife, but according to him, she contributed to his demise because she was also an alcoholic.
Elevate Her: Pertunia’s journey from teenage rebellion to street survival
At the young age of 23, she finds herself fighting a drug addiction, seeking shelter and fending for herself on the streets. She blames her current state on the decisions she made while she was still a teenager.
U-Turn Homeless Ministries tackles Cape Town’s growing homelessness crisis
U-Turn Homeless Ministries tackles Cape Town’s escalating homeless crisis, facing overflowing shelters and insufficient support while striving to offer hope and rehabilitation.
Cape Town expands safe space initiative with new shelter in Muizenberg
Cape Town is opening a new shelter for homeless people in Muizenberg. The shelter will provide a safe place to stay and support to help them get back on their feet.
Cape Town’s peer-to-peer programme transforms lives through empathy and action
One of the programme’s stand-out success stories is that of Amy, who joined after a personal tragedy linked to her daughter’s addiction. Today, she’s not only rebuilding her life but is also a source of inspiration for many.
Clint’s courageous fight back to hope and community
Dreams of becoming a manager faded away for Clint when he lost his job and succumbed to drug addiction.
Two men caught red-handed dealing crack cocaine and heroin at a Durban rehab centre
Two men, aged 32 and 40, are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court over allegations they were dealing drugs at a rehab facility in Durban.
Heroin addict is now a heroine: Mitchells Plain mom on a creative high after bettering her life
For more than a decade, she was hooked on drugs and went into a downward spiral. Fast forward 13 years, Constance Heneke from Mitchells Plain is hooked on making people smile, with her creative mind.
‘Want to know why tik is the drug of choice when you live on the streets?’
COLUMN: Those of you that read my column last week will know how I went from being a homeless couch surfer to a tenant of the state, and upon having that tenancy abruptly ended by the courts. I was about to experience my first day as a “rough sleeper”.
Opening up about drugs, and dropping masks
You know the world is in trouble when mothers supply their children with drugs instead of food.
Alarm bells rung over spike in drug addiction among SA’s youth - 12 is average age
12 is the average age of dependency in South Africa, and the problem is growing
WATCH: Canada to decriminalise cocaine, ecstasy to tackle drug abuse
After drug overdoses claimed the lives of more than 2 000 people in British Columbia, Canada, authorities announced it would temporarily decriminalise the possession of some illegal drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy and opioids for personal use by adults.
Biden to unveil new US drug addiction and overdose strategy
US President Joe Biden will unveil a new strategy for dealing with drug addiction and overdoses on Thursday that aims to expand access to medications for opioid overdoses, increase funding for law enforcement, and expand sanctions against traffickers.
Majority of people treated for substance abuse in Tshwane are black men and unemployed
The statistics of people seeking treatment for substance abuse also show that the group is characterised largely by black men, 86%, while 63% were people younger than 30 years, with most of them unemployed
From a drug dealer to a nurse: Man’s story of recovery and success inspires
A Cape Town man has shared his story of hope, overcoming drug addiction and transforming himself from a drug dealer into a cardiac nurse.