Gauteng takes in its first group of substance abusers seeking assistance.

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Premier Panyaza Lesufi to oversee first intake of the Gauteng AntiSubstance Abuse Programme

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Social Development, Agriculture
and Rural Development MEC Mbali Hlophe will tomorrow, 15 November
2022, oversee the first intake of substance abusers including nyaope and
other illegal substances at various rehabilitation centres across the
Province.

Premier Lesufi committed that the provincial government would open
applications for parents and caregivers with children who are addicted to
drugs to be accommodated on a state facility for rehabilitation.
15 Nov 2022 8AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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