Former drug smuggler speaks out on drugs
She says, many children are attracted to taking drugs because of dysfunctional homes, peer pressure and a lack of love at home.
Mabopane philanthropist, motivational speaker, author and businesswoman Frauline Motlhaga has spoken out about the impact of drugs in communities and how they contribute to gender-based violence.
Motlhaga was working as flight attendant in a national airline when she was arrested in 2009 for drug trafficking.
She is currently doing restitution and raising awareness, educating the public about dangers and consequences of drug abuse and trafficking.
Motlhaga said many children are attracted to taking drugs because of dysfunctional homes, peer pressure and a lack of love at home.
“To support the habit of taking drugs they often resort to stealing different items in the homes.
“Parents need to monitor their children’s behaviour and know who they associate with.
“A lot of families have been affected by drug trafficking because a person only sees the solution to financial problem than the risk involved. So many South African citizens are serving jail sentences in overseas countries.”
She said she has written a book about her experience as a drug smuggler called The Vow of a Drug Smuggler, to inform society about the consequences of bad decisions.
She said that a lot of homeless people find comfort in drugs and alcohol abuse, however, when one listens to their stories, it’s sad to realize that most society challenges begins at home.
She added that pain, frustrations and sorrows had caused many to seek comfort in alcohol and drug abuse.
Motlhaga helps homeless people and addicts by providing clothing, food and counselling.
She said that she also visited a lot of foreign and local prisoners who are victims of drug trafficking.
She has recently entered Mrs Universe beauty pageant as it gives her the platform to expand her charity work and restitution.
“People are still not informed about the dangers of travelling overseas to collect drugs, it looks simple when you are approached but the dangers are deadly.”
Mohlanga said drugs can never bring peace because a person addicted is always worried about getting the next fix.
She said drugs also contribute to gender-based violence in homes as she support a lot of families with children who are in drug abuse.
“Domestic violence is on the rise and a lot of women have lost jobs and are forced to remain in toxic relationships because of lack of resources.
“My organisation, Favorline helps in finding them jobs and providing monthly grocery items. If children are addicted to drugs we place them in drug rehabilitation centres.”
She encouraged women to seek help and not be afraid to approach the relevant organization for support.
“Women are abused by their husbands hoping that things will change. Children who grow up in abusive homes are those who end up on the streets to look for peace and love. Drugs pushes them to start committing crime.”
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