VARSITY VS NYAOPE
South African townships have been experiencing social problems in the past, one of which is substance abuse. Nyaope has become a household substance destroying lives of young people in Soshanguve and other surrounding areas.
The Tshwane University of Technology Soshanguve campus is one of the places that experience the negative effects of Nyaope. The “nyaope boys” have turned the campus gate into their smoking zone with allegations of them selling the drug. With such activities taking place at the University’s entrance, the respect and dignity that the institution holds is at risk. Community members and parents fear for their children’s future and safety.
The university entrance is not only a ‘hot spot’ for them; they also earn money from being taxi marshals and use the money to feed the addiction. “It’s not that we don’t respect TUT man, it’s just that sometimes a man has to do whatever it takes to make a living and for us TUT entrance is the hot spot”, said an anonymous ‘nyaope’ smoker.
It seems as if not much is being done in terms of legal action, for they still operate and smoke freely around the students and the institution’s securities.
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