MOTHER BREATHES SIGH OF RELIEF AS SON IS ADMITTED TO REHABILITATION CENTRE

By Teddy Gomba and Sipho Ncube 

• Jane Mtshwane expressed her gratitude after her 39-year-old son was admitted to the Dr Fabian and Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre in Cullinan, marking a hopeful new beginning for him and their family.
• The admission of her son and others today highlights the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s commitment to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals battling drug addiction, with a focus on holistic recovery.
• This initiative follows a pledge made by MEC Faith Mazibuko during a recent outreach programme, aimed at supporting individuals struggling with addiction by providing access to a six-week rehabilitation programme and life skills development.

Jane Mtshwane, a resident of Ekangala, expressed her gratitude after her 39-year-old son was admitted for treatment at the Dr Fabian and Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre in Cullinan today. “As a family, we are relieved and grateful that my son got this opportunity. From my interaction with the staff, I feel confident that he’s in the right place to turn his life around,” said Mtshwane, noting that this marks a new beginning for her son. She looks forward to the programme positively impacting both him and the family. Her son is among a group of individuals admitted today at the Dr Fabian and Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre, which is fully operated by the Gauteng Department of Social Development. The youngest admission today was a 14-year-old boy.

The admitted substance users, who are seeking support in their battle against drug addiction, represent a critical step in the Department’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to those in need. This initiative follows a commitment made by Gauteng Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko during the Ke Moja Friday outreach programme in Saulsville and Mamelodi last week. During the event, she pledged that the Department would actively support individuals struggling with addiction by offering them access to rehabilitation programmes. “We have secured space at the Dr Fabian and Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre in Cullinan to provide a safe and supportive environment for those who are committed to overcoming addiction,” said MEC Mazibuko. “Our aim is to help them not only break free from substance abuse but also equip them with life skills to rebuild their lives.” The Department of Social Development plans to admit more individuals by the end of the week, offering them a six-week rehabilitation programme. Upon completion, participants will have access to skills development opportunities, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and reintegration into society. This initiative highlights the Department’s commitment to providing much-needed support to those struggling with substance addiction and their families, with the goal of fostering healthier communities across Gauteng.