Name: Pabalelo Lesufi

Student number : 24301701

ENN1504 assignment 1

2024
The meeting, chaired through Mr Dube, emphasized the generic drug addiction problems within Malusi
University and neighboring schools. Concerns had been raised about the adverse consequences of drug
abuse on pupil performance and neighborhood well-being. Ms Botha, representing a local rehabilitation
center, highlighted the challenges and efforts in assisting addicts, including presenting free lodging and
treatment.

Members mentioned collaboration opportunities between the university, the Student Support Office,
and the SRC to address drug abuse issues. Proposed initiatives included cognizance campaigns, seminars
proposing recovered addicts, and involvement of relevant college departments like Social Work and
Health Sciences.

The SRC pledged to organize normal seminars, engage excessive school students, and involve former
addicts in attention activities. Additionally, they proposed volunteering efforts at the rehabilitation
middle to help patient care and facility maintenance.

Mr Dube concluded by emphasizing the need for fundraising to expand the center’s capacity, ensuring
continued support for the community. The meeting adjourned with unanimous agreement on the
proposed initiatives and plans for further discussion in the next meeting.

During the meeting, Mr. Dube highlighted the prevalent issue of drug addiction within Malusi University
and neighboring schools, leading to poor performance and high dropout rates among students. The
committee acknowledged the university’s responsibility to intervene and assist affected students and
the surrounding community. Ms. Botha, representing a local rehabilitation center, shared insights into
their free services for addicts, emphasizing the challenges and demographics of their patients.

Ms. Oriel from the SRC recounted stories of university students battling addiction and highlighted the
need for support mechanisms. Mr. Dube proposed collaboration with the rehabilitation center, focusing
on awareness campaigns, volunteering opportunities, and fundraising efforts. Ms. Moot suggested
holding seminars on drug abuse, featuring recovered addicts and experts from relevant departments to
educate students about the physical and mental impacts of addiction.

Ms. Cele proposed integrating seminars into the university’s annual schedule and involving former
students in sharing their recovery journeys. Mr. May suggested extending support to neighboring high
schools by engaging with their SRCs and organizing awareness sessions for students and parents. Ms.
Kubai expressed willingness from the SRC to volunteer at the rehabilitation center, offering assistance
with various tasks to support patients’ recovery journeys.