A voluntary, non-profit organization motivated to address chemical dependence and other addictions in South Africa - through offering a prevention program, free of charge, and therefore making an impact in our country's future. Established over a decade ago, our members are from all walks of life. They have gone through the horror of drug or alcohol abuse and other addictions, have come free and now live fulfilled lives.
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04 Sep, 09 - 06 Sep, 09
CFT AGM 2009
18 Oct, 09 - 18 Oct, 09
Talk: prostitutes & street kids
21 Oct, 09 - 21 Oct, 09
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13 Nov, 09 - 13 Nov, 09
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KSB Youth Conference 2009
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Masigane - KZN
18 Jan, 10 - 26 Jan, 10
Donnybrook with CYP
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Maphumulo youth meeting
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Zakhe Agricultural College
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TNT member's story in Sunday Times

'Hopeless' pupil stuns everyone.

Former drug addict earns five distinctions in matric exams.

By PREGA GOVENDER (SUNDAY TIMES Article)

When Claude Peters dropped out of school for more than two years because of his drug addiction, he gave up all hope of completing matric.

While out of school, the rebellious teenager was fined R2000 for drunk driving. In a separate incident, he was sentenced to 35 hours of community service by a Free State magistrate for crimen injuria, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. He was also booted out of a temporary job after assaulting a fellow worker.

But this week, the former drug addict stunned his parents, teachers and schoolmates by bagging five distinctions in the matric exams conducted by the Independent Examinations Board.

 
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TNT member's story in Sunday Times

'Hopeless' pupil stuns everyone. Former drug addict earns five distinctions in matric exams. By PREGA GOVENDER (SUNDAY TIMES Article) When Claude Peters dropped out of school for more than two years because of his drug addiction, he gave up all hope of completing matric. While out of school, the rebellious teenager was fined R2000 ...

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Mbuso Mbanjwa

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I grew up in rural Africa. I was born and bred there. And we also have the problem of substance abuse and addiction. It might be different to the cities, but drugs and alcohol never looks at colour, background or area. In my traditional custom, it is the done thing to dr...

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Archie van der Walt

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  My parents separated when I was about 7 or 8 years of age. Alcohol and Cigarettes were commonly used in our family and sometimes even dagga. We moved a lot and as a result I attended about 10 different schools, but let me start at the beginning.... My sister and I li...

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  • Ian van Zyl

    My father died of lung cancer, as a direct result of Tobacco. We saw him suffer and die in our own home. He had an Oxygen t

  • David Green

    As a young grade eight pupil, I had a vision and desire for my life. That desire was to study hard so that I could go to univ

  • Roxane Greyling

    She grew up in a good English speaking home with great parents who gave her all the opportunities any young person would wa

  • John Lilford-Powys

    My father and mother both had severe alcohol problems. They were probably both alcoholics, but I cannot say for certain, th

  • Nico van Zyl

    There are many reasons why young people become slaves to alcohol and drugs. Here are the reasons why I got caught up with d

  • Berndt Schmid

    I was born in Zurich, Switzerland where I lived with my parents and a sister. By the time I was 15 I was much focused on my s

  • Claude Peters

    As a young child I was exposed to much evil and before the age of 10, I was already trying out alcohol and cigarettes. At the

  • Joseph Greyling

    The question arises, why did I start? One reason is a deep longing for acceptance and fulfilment. No one gets out of bed one

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