GAUTENG GOVERNMENT CALLS ON ALL NYAOPE ADDICTS

The Gauteng Provincial Government calls on young people who are struggling with drugs and alcohol addiction to call the 24 hour toll free Anti-Substance Abuse Helpline 0800 228 827 or USSD 134474727# and get help.

This follows an announcement by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi that the Gauteng Social Development Department will be launching a new initiative to rehabilitate the youth addicted to the notorious street drug nyaope.

Lesufi said the initiative will form part of the province’s 2030 vision to put the youth at the centre of policy making decisions as well as the economy.

A number of calls for help with teenage drug abuse was received by residents in areas like Kaalfontein, Rabie Ridge and Ivory Park.

The helpline is a bid to intensify the fight against substance abuse across the province. The 24 hours anti-substance abuse call centre service is a platform for parents and caregivers to apply for rehabilitation for their children or adults addicted to drugs.

If successful, the addicts will be enrolled at a state rehabilitation centre.