Life Stories

How Raffiq Was Helped

January 16, 2024

I was born in Durban where I was raised by a single mother in a Muslim home. I went through high school as a quiet, reserved boy with low self-confidence. Every afternoon I was sent to Islamic classes to learn and memorize Arabic, with no understanding of what exactly it was that I was memorizing. … Read more

Xolani’s Life Story

January 13, 2023

I am Xolani Hector Malebo, In December the 12th of 2019 I arrived at CYPSA, based at Kwasizabantu mission. I was homeless and an alcoholic. I was estranged from my family because of the life I had chosen for myself, and had been neglecting my two children who were supposed to be dependent on me … Read more

Shawne’s* Story

May 11, 2020

After many failed attempts at self-help the CYPSA message of hope and restoration reached me while I was living on the streets due to my self-imposed exile from my loved ones.

How Bongani* was Helped

May 1, 2020

Because of drugs I had hurt and broken so many people’s lives, especially my family.

Mbuso’s* Life Story

April 27, 2020

I grew up with my grandmother in Durban as my mother passed away when I was 3 years old.

How Josh* was Helped

April 23, 2020

Finally, I was on the brink of committing suicide – the thought had crossed my mind more than once…

How Dumisani* Was Helped

April 22, 2020

?Because of drug abuse, alcohol and my involvement in crime, I ended up in prison and joined the gangs in prison.

Cartoon: Raffiq’s Story (English)

December 4, 2019

Click on the link below to download our cartoon about the harms of drug addiction. Make copies of our cartoons and distribute them at school, work, and in your community!

How Qhawe was Helped

May 30, 2019

The problem started when I enrolled at tech. I met up with new friends who introduced me to smoking dagga, cigarettes and drinking alcohol. I ended up failing my first semester…

Cartoon: How Luyanda was Helped (English)

December 15, 2018

Click on the link below to download our cartoon about the harms of drug addiction. Make copies of our cartoons and distribute them at school, work, and in your community!