Youth take a stand against drug abuse in Newlands march
A group of young Pathfinders from the Seventh-day Adventist Church led an anti-drug march through Newlands, shining a light on social challenges affecting communities and encouraging young people to choose positive paths.
Young Pathfinders of Seventh Day Adventist Church marched through Newlands on March 14, a powerful show of their fight against drug abuse.
Delight Major, area coordinator within the church, said being new to the area, they thought it important to host this anti-drug campaign.
The march was also meant to bring awareness of other social ills such as: crime and violence, mental illnesses such as depression and those from broken families. All this, while also promoting the power in unity, hope, peace, strong families and community support.
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@caxtonjoburgnorth Before marching through Newlands, Delight Major, area coordinator for Master Guide at the Northern Conference at the Seventh Day Adventist Church shares on why this procession through this neighbourhood was so important to them and for this community. Video: Neo Phashe #Localnews #caxtonlocalmedia #johannesburg #Communitynews #2026 #SA #fyp #Northcliff ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
Ward 86 councillor Chantelle Shawe, was also joined the march and she said organisations like these highlight how there are other options outside of drug abuse, “There are platforms and churches like this for children to take part in.”
She felt greatly that there is hope for our children if organisations like this exist within a community.
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