The former Banyana Banyana footballer Portia Modise recently opened up about dodging drugs and alcohol addiction during a campaign marked for World Drug Day.
The star who recently became the brand ambassador of Clinix was part of a dialogue during World Drug Day in Soweto Kaizer ChiefsDrug Day on Wednesday, 26 June 2024, opened up about dodging drugs and alcohol addictions as a youth in Soweto ."My community, plagued by poverty, turns to drugs and alcohol for solace, perpetuating a cycle of trauma. This must end. Many of us have relatives who are known for their drinking habits, and we've normalized this in our society, which is unacceptable.
I firmly believe that had I not maintained strong resolve throughout my career, I could have easily succumbed to the harsh realities of our football world."Ellis was proud of Bafana, which beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to win third place at the African showpiece.Mbali Tebele is a multimedia journalist with six years of experience in entertainment & sports, holding a national diploma from IIE Rosebank College .
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