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Kabelo Mabalane

“IT takes one generation to keep quiet for the next one to be wiped out.”

These were the words of kwaito legend Kabelo Mabalane during Wednesday’s unveiling of his anti-substance abuse programme of action at Garden Court Hotel in Milpark, Joburg.

Kabelo was joined by PSL players Simphiwe Tshabalala and Jabulani Shongwe, who came to put their weight behind the programme.

The kwaito star and man of the cloth said he has written a book about the highs and lows of the entertainment industry and his drug addiction battle.

What people do not understand, he explained, is that substance abuse is not only mandrax, cocaine or ecstasy.

Cigarettes and booze are also drugs.

Kabelo said his journey through the country talking about substance abuse has led to him receiving endless calls for help from desperate parents.

“This nyaope thing is really killing our youth and society.

“Substance abuse is as big as HIV. It affects both rich and poor.

“It is enough now. We don’t have to lose another artist due to an overdose. Brenda Fassie, TK Mhinga and Moses Molelekwa would be alive today if it wasn’t for drugs.”

Kaizer Chiefs captain Simphiwe warned youths to be careful who they hang out with.

“You can’t be a follower all the time and you need to say no when something is wrong,” he said.