– Registered on January 23, 2018, by Thabo Madupela, a social worker from Tutela, the Greater Delmas Community-Based Prevention of Substance Abuse Organization has become active earlier this year. The organization’s objective is to raise awareness about the dangers and effects of substance abuse, while also equipping parents, teachers, and caregivers with the skills to identify signs of substance abuse in children.
Themba Mohlala, the organization’s chairperson, elaborated on their mission: “We aim to provide academic support to children and assist youth grappling with family challenges exacerbated by unemployment.”
Nomagugu Duma, the secretary, emphasized the organization’s role, “Our nonprofit plays a crucial role in addressing environmental issues in our town. We provide essential resources and services to the community, striving to bring about change among youth struggling with drug addiction.”
Prudence Maepa, an executive member, highlighted the organization’s impact, “This is a significant opportunity to assist Delmas’s community, educating them about various types of drugs. We aim to challenge the normalization of drug addiction and encourage steps towards rehabilitation.”
Community members also voiced their support for the ongoing initiatives. One member noted, “This initiative is commendable as it will help our brothers break free from drugs and seek help. It will decrease the rate of drug use in Delmas.”
