Anti-drug campaign launched

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has told Khayelitsha residents they could not rely on government to combat substance abuse.

She was speaking at the launch of a drug abuse campaign in the Cape Town on Wednesday.

The minister said the non-governmental organisations in Khayelitsha should unite to help fight the abuse.

Dlamini also called on the community to unite with a common purpose.

She encouraged a group of former drug addicts to start studying and complete their education.

Referring to the increase in South African drug mules, Dlamini called on parents to be more vigilant.

She added drug pushers were targeting the vulnerable and poor.

- Eyewitness News