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Executive Mayor calls for practical interventions on substance abuse and social ills

Jun 27, 2025

IMG 5533Executive Mayor, Cllr. Sifiso Mngemezulu, has described drug abuse as not merely a local crisis but a global epidemic. Speaking at the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) held at Sakhile Stadium, on the 26 June 2025, he stressed the need to move beyond slogans and awareness campaigns to implement tangible community-based interventions particularly in schools to safeguard children who are increasingly vulnerable to drug exposure.

Executive Mayor Mngemezulu emphasised the need for strengthened collaboration among the municipality, government departments, and civil society organisations to combat the escalating drug crisis effectively.

He also underscored the critical role of whistleblowers in exposing illicit drug activities and called for robust measures to ensure their protection, framing it as a vital component of a comprehensive, community-driven response to substance abuse.

The engagement also showcased several initiatives underway in Lekwa Municipality, including door-to-door campaigns, school visits, parenting workshops, and community prayer services.

In addition, skills development programmes are being offered through Gert Sibande College and youth centres in Sakhile.

Executive Mayor reaffirmed government’s commitment to translating policy into practice, aiming to make Lekwa safer, healthier, and more resilient.

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