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    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    City extends its teen substance abuse treatment pilot project on International Day Against Drug Abuse

    25 June 2025

    26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix®  programme

    More milestones for the City’s Matrix® programme

    16 April 2025

    This graduation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance and a reminder to us all of what is possible when dedicated individuals come together for a common goal.

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    05 December 2024

    The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised

    New FASD website to create awareness

    New FASD website to create awareness

    09 September 2024

    When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream

    High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

    High demand for City’s substance abuse prevention programmes

    25 June 2024

    The proliferation of substances, whether drugs or alcohol, is seemingly never-ending

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    Graduates celebrate victory over drug abuse

    30 April 2024

    Substance abuse continues to wreak havoc on individuals, families and communities. I want to commend those who have faced their addiction by seeking help and who have made it this far

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    22 September 2023

    The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.

    City takes stock of substance abuse interventions

    City takes stock of substance abuse interventions

    25 June 2023

    The City's response includes efforts at prevention, intervention, suppression and coordination.

    Matrix®  graduation marks continued success

    Matrix® graduation marks continued success

    15 June 2023

    ​More than 700 clients accessed the City of Cape Town’s substance abuse programme during the first quarter of 2023.

    Recovering substance users discover the art of wellbeing

    Recovering substance users discover the art of wellbeing

    24 April 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Arts & Culture Branch has facilitated a wellbeing experience for 64 recovering substance users.

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

    Graduates celebrate breaking drug addiction

    Graduates celebrate breaking drug addiction

    09 November 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department celebrated the graduation of those who have completed the Matrix® Programme at its eight sites this year.

    City reaches thousands through its substance abuse interventions

    City reaches thousands through its substance abuse interventions

    26 June 2022

    The focus areas include prevention, intervention, suppression and coordination.

    Offer of shelter stands for unlawful occupants of Castle precinct in CBD

    Offer of shelter stands for unlawful occupants of Castle precinct in CBD

    01 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town notes the continued unlawful occupation of the precinct around the Castle in the CBD

    City conducting social assessments of those living on the streets, offering shelter

    City conducting social assessments of those living on the streets, offering shelter

    26 May 2022

    Accepting sustainable solutions off the streets is the best choice for dignity, health, and well-being.

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    Mayor’s 100 days in office

    21 February 2022

    Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    The offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    The offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    18 October 2021

    The City has filed its answering affidavit with the Western Cape High Court disputing that its by-laws infringe on constitutional rights

    Drug abuse and illicit trafficking highlighted worldwide

    Drug abuse and illicit trafficking highlighted worldwide

    25 June 2021

    This is the 76th year where the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking is highlighted worldwide and the 2021 theme for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

       City’s substance abuse programme defies the lockdown odds

    City’s substance abuse programme defies the lockdown odds

    12 November 2020

    City’s substance abuse programme defies the lockdown odds

    City continues free alcohol and drug treatment

    City continues free alcohol and drug treatment

    25 June 2020

    Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien

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