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Alarming rise in HIV among drug users as government fails to implement policy

South Africa

Alarming rise in HIV among drug users as government fails to implement policy

By Jesse Copelyn

SA is facing a fast-escalating heroin crisis — and it’s being misunderstood

South Africa

SA is facing a fast-escalating heroin crisis — and it’s being misunderstood

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Five steps in five years – a to-do list to help South Africa kick its heroin habit

South Africa

Five steps in five years – a to-do list to help South Africa kick its heroin habit

By Zano Kunene

‘Let’s pray you’ll be okay’ – my escape from a backyard drug rehab

Maverick Citizen

‘Let’s pray you’ll be okay’ – my escape from a backyard drug rehab

By Zano Kunene