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Steroid use across city sparks concern

Concerns raised over high steroid use in the City of uMhlathuze

October 23, 2025
Tracey Turner Less than a minute
Steroid shortcuts for muscle growth are on the rise in Zululand PHOTO: Unsplash/Serjan Midili

A drug that does not appear on Sanca Zululand’s statistics list, but is rising in misuse in Richards Bay, is steroids.

Steroids are synthetic drugs that resemble testosterone, with many people using it to enlarge muscles and for shorter muscle recovery times…

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October 23, 2025
Tracey Turner Less than a minute

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Tracey Turner

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Media degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Rhodes University. After a diverse career journey, she returned to her roots in 2024 as a journalist at Zululand Observer, bringing a wealth of experience to the field. With a focus on human interest stories, Tracey is dedicated to delivering insightful and impactful reporting.
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