Creative Khotatsa PWUD Coalition NPO

01/11/2025

Decriminalization of private substance use will allow for the development of controlled substances that in theory would disrupt the supply of illicit substances and allow for evidence based research in end finding a solution to the pandemic known as substance use.
As long as substance use remains associated with punitive measures, those who are struggling with the disorder, will NEVER TRUTHFULLY give information with what he/she is experiencing before, during and post use or relapse. WITH FALSE DATA INPUT, RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS ARE RENDERED NUL AND VOID!

26/10/2025

We can curb the spread of illicit substance use and the damage it causes to the individual, families, society and our nation. Education and awareness of the dangers around harmful substance use are sound principles.

Let's prevent first time use, reduce the harm and unite in stopping the supply of illicit substances.

Beyond The Change Foundation Creative Khotatsa PWUD Coalition NPO Siyasonke Youth Forum Barend Beukes Tshepang Tsholetsane Pandarus Phanini Lebise Rise Up Youth - Creative Change Coalition Tsohang Youth Project

When change goes beyond words and becomes action, transformation begins

At Beyond the Change Foundation, we're all about choosing a better life by saying NO to drugs. Together, we can make a difference and create a drug-free society .

Learn more about our mission at www.beyondthechangefoundation.org

26/10/2025

Boys 2 Men...
It's about being a protector, a provider, a husband and most importantly, a father!
You guys are the best and a special mention to all the young gentlemen who participated.
No one is going to plan your life for you. Take initiative, learn responsibility and change the world in the process!!
You are more than capable, you're called to it!

19/10/2025

We continue our efforts in preventing underage harmful substances use or exposure. Although the stigma and general understanding around substance use and dependency remains distorted and detremental to persons struggling with dependency, it seems the only viable option is advocating for substance use disorder to be declared a health albeit mental health crises and not a criminal issue. Punitive systems cause more harm to already damaged persons. Decriminalization of private substance use allows for control over supply of illicit substances as well as reduction in harm caused by substance use.

14/10/2025

So proud of you Phanini! May your work produce good fruit brother!

South-South Learning South African Network of People Who Use Drugs - Sanpud INPUD TB HIV Care SANAC Civil Society Forum NACOSA Lawyers For Human Rights The Aurum Institute Creative Khotatsa PWUD Coalition NPO Barend Beukes Rise Up Youth - Creative Change Coalition Tshwane District PWUD Sub-sector
On A Local Level: The Siyasonke Youth Forum is Attending the Boikhutsong Community Healthcare Clinic's Mental Health Awareness Event.
On An International Level: The Siyasonke Youth Forum Is Attending The INHSU 2025 Conference

08/10/2025

The before and after scene of People Who Use Drugs (PWUD), targeted displacement. With a severe lack of any and every imaginable service required by the PWUD sector, if not on the sidewalk, nor under a bridge, where exactly should our community members find shelter? We appeal to the city of Tshwane as well as the Gauteng Provincial Government to protect the rights of PWUD, to strengthen ties with the sector and continue with engagements that are proving effective when done in collaboration with "lived experience", to assist with delivery of life saving medical, mental and social services and most importantly to support people who use drugs, not punish them.
Stop the supply of illicit substances.

Note the "we don't do crime" painted on the walls, PWUD have taken responsibility as communities in ridding previously known hotspots of petty crime upon ourselves.
SANAC CSF PWUD sub sector Tshwane District Chairwoman Ms. Rethabile Seshabela and Deputy, Barend Beukes during community outreach and engagements leading up to World Aids day 1st of December 2025.

08/10/2025

Dear friends

Please join us on 16 Oct for the SANPUD Annual General Meeting from 4-5pm at Crystal Towers Hotel, Century City. Zoom option is available.

Register here to attend in person and access the zoom registration link: https://forms.gle/KSg8xTrVK9Uu69zL6

Looking forward to seeing you

04/10/2025

As a peer led and founded grassroot NPO, we have the opportunity to converse with PWUD in a manner that official structures never have the privilege of doing truthfully.
Here's our prayer for a way out of terrible living conditions. It begins with a solid foundation of non stigmatized friendship and trust.
Each person know enough about his/her circumstances to find solutions for themselves. The only thing lacking is Empowerment to pursue real meaningful change!

02/10/2025

It was hour honor and privilege Mr Tshepang, please be so kind and allow us to invite you and your team to join us in Tshwane for World Aids day 2025 on 1 December 2025. We're going to hotspots in rural Shoshanguwe were large number of PWUD live in and around dumping sites. Our goal is promoting and encouraging to reinitiate treatment where defaulted and most importantly, to adhere or commit to HIV, Viral Hepatitis, TB and other dread disease treatment and after care.

Beyond The Change Foundation Creative Khotatsa PWUD Coalition NPO Siyasonke Youth Forum Barend Beukes Tshepang Tsholetsane Pandarus Phanini Lebise Rise Up Youth - Creative Change Coalition @