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Alarm Bells: Schoolchildren Abusing Cough Syrup and Xanax in Growing Drug Crisis
Community leaders warn that easy access to cough syrup and prescription drugs is fuelling a growing substance abuse crisis among schoolchildren in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture Credit: UkAddictiontreatmentcentres By Aisha Zardad Kwa-Zulu Natal — Community leaders across Chatsworth, Phoenix and Verulam are sounding the alarm over a disturbing rise in schoolchildren misusing prescription medication and cough syrups…
Cape Flats Killers get Life for Brutal Murder of Pregnant Woman in Gang Crossfire
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of a pregnant woman caught in gang crossfire, highlighting the ongoing violence in Cape Flats communities. Picture Credit: Protectionweb By Aisha Zardad Western Cape — Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of an eight-months-pregnant woman, in a case…
Final Victim Found: Families Gain Closure After uMsinga Bridge Tragedy
The body of the sixth victim has been recovered following a 12-day search after a vehicle was swept off a flooded bridge in uMsinga, bringing closure to grieving families.. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad Kwa-Zulu Natal — After nearly two weeks of anguish, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has…
Viral ‘Chuffing’ Trend Sparks Urgent Safety Warning for South African Schools
Learners have been warned against a dangerous viral trend known as “chuffing”, after videos surfaced showing pupils inhaling chemicals from fire extinguishers, raising serious health concerns. Picture Credit: PSLFireSafety By Aisha Zardad South Africa — The Department of Basic Education has issued an urgent warning following the circulation of a disturbing social media video showing…