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Lockdown gives homeless a chance to kick addiction

13 May 2020 - 08:00 By Lwandile Bhengu
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A man gets injected with whoonga in Johannesburg.
A man gets injected with whoonga in Johannesburg.
Image: Moeletsi Mabe/ The Times

It has taken a national lockdown for Mandisi Msibi to feel as if he can conquer a 17-year whoonga and heroin habit.

He's not alone - a methadone programme is helping 240 addicts regain control of their lives.

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