Youths addicted to drugs remember Mandela by cleaning Ivory Park SAPS
These people have organised themselves and are busy working out ways of assisting the drug addicts
A group of youth addicted to drugs, but who are working hard to quit their drug usage, have on Nelson Mandela Day visited the Ivory Park SAPS where they cleaned the entire police station’s grounds.
The 30 or so group, who have been well organised by a body named the Ivory Park Concerned Community Against Drugs and Substance Abuse (Iccadasa), are working on strategies aimed at assisting them in quitting drugs and regaining the trust of the community and their respective families.
Iccadasa comprises of parents, members of the community policing forums and from the local ward community and the affected youngsters themselves.
These people have organised themselves and are busy working out ways of assisting the drug addicts, and are working as a bridge between these addicts and the community.
Some of the addicts have expressed their desire to reconcile with their families as some have been expelled from their homes.
Chairperson of Iccadasa Albert Nemahongane believes their gestures clearly show that the young people suffering from Nyaope addiction are willing to kick off their habits.
Ivory Park Station Commander Brigadier Mbongeni Ngcobo has complimented the affected youngsters and the parents for working together, first in upholding the legacy of Nelson Mandela and, their addiction notwithstanding, taking the time to clean their local facilities such as the Ivory Park Police Station.
“We appreciate the fact that you took an initiative to come and clean our police station and this for us is a sign that you are willing and ready to clean your lives. Please do not be afraid to report the dealers to us as we want to work with you to rid drugs out of this area,” said Brigadier Ngcobo.
