Successful Tswa Daar Campaign
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has noted a number of selfdischarged individuals who participated in the recent Tswa Daar anti-substance abuse campaign on October 27, 2025. The Tswa Daar campaign was a significant success, with numerous individuals benefiting from the assessments, referrals, and support services provided. While we acknowledge that some participants chose to discharge themselves, we strongly urge them to stay the course. Self-discharges, relapse and re-admissions are some of the difficulties and challenges the Department faces in combatting substance abuse. In some instances, we have admitted some users for up to three times.
The journey to recovery requires courage, determination and strong willpower. We remain at the disposal of substance users to assist. It is important to note that all admissions to the Tswa Daar campaign were voluntary, and participants were free to leave treatment at any time, hence there were some self-discharges.
We cannot force individuals to remain in treatment against their will. The second form of discharges are on medical grounds. Some substance users defaulted on their chronic medication which put their lives at risk. These substance users were discharged to go and report in their local primary health care facilities to be medically assessed and be provided with their chronic medication. Social workers will work with them to ensure that they are readmitted in treatment centres again.
We are proud of the work done by our team and the positive impact of the Tswa Daar campaign on countless lives.
The Tswa Daar campaign was a resounding success, mobilizing communities and providing a critical, compassionate gateway to recovery for numerous individuals struggling with substance abuse.
The campaign's primary achievement was its ability to reach those in need and offer them immediate access to professional help and a voluntary path to rehabilitation. The Gauteng Provincial Government remains committed to combating substance abuse and providing essential services to those in need. We will continue to work tirelessly to address this critical issue and appreciate the support of our stakeholders and the public.
Those that still want to be assisted, with either outpatient or admissions to treatment centres, they should visit offices of the Gauteng Department of Social Development to register. Admissions will be based on availability of beds.
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