Thembisa Drug Rehabilitation Centre marks another milestone
Rehab celebrates two years of existence with the help of community members willing to change their ways,
Thembisa Drug Rehabilitation Centre (TDRC) recently celebrated another year of saving lives.
Since the organisation was formed, over 100 addicts have passed through its doors in search of a better life.
For the celebration, the rehabilitation centre united the community of Difateng and surrounds to celebrate the lives of those who chose to fight drug addiction.
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Thato Matome, a former drug addict and the organisation’s founder, has inspired hundreds with his story of hope.
By starting the TDRC Matome hoped to help the people of Thembisa defeat addiction and, for the last two years, his work has touched many lives.
Matome and his mother used their garage as a safe space where addicts could be free and accept that they needed help before being booked into a rehabilitation centre.
When speaking to the Thembisan, Matome said the growth of his rehabilitation centre means he needs to take greater steps.
“With the growth of the centre, we decided to grow our branches through collaboration with other organisations in the area.“We want to establish opportunities for the people who are coming from the rehab so that they do not relapse or find themselves in a situation where they do not have the means to provide for their families.
“We chose to collaborate with organisations that can help us find resources because they will help us welcome our heroes into the community, making them feel welcomed and cherished for their efforts of taking this second chance and using it to set an example to those in doubt.”
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Pholoso Seroke from the Xolani Khumalo Foundation said they work with communities and organisations to help disrupt the drug chain.
“Our goal is to help organisations fighting drug abuse in the communities and fulfil their wishes as per their mandates.
“We have our own mandate, which is to fight the distribution of drugs in communities by disrupting the supply chain that will help safeguard the community.
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“We also strive to empower sports through activities that help perfect their craft and offer them opportunities.
“We will work closer with the community to help fight the distribution of drugs.”
