With the increase of substance abuse, HIV/Aids, STI’s and teenage pregnancy, Bramley Social Crime prevention co-ordinator Nkele Ramalatso expressed the importance of such talks for pupils. “It is important in days were children are badly influenced into doing the wrong things, which can result in teenage pregnancy and dropouts, to partner with schools to reduce crime and dropouts at all costs.”
Angeline Tavyatswala from LoveLife emphasised the importance of educating pupils about substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. “We implement LoveLife programmes in school, with a general aim of addressing these issues.”
LoveLife members, School Media and the police service implement programmes continuously to guide high school pupils into making the right decisions. Liberty Community College Dumisani Hadebe spoke to the high school pupils about adding value to their lives by choosing the right people to associate with. “You need to remain disciplined and determined,” he said.
Ramalatso urges those who are keeping quiet to come forward and ask for help. “We at Bramley Saps encourage teenagers to not keep quiet or be scared, but come forward with any issues that they face.”
