7 February
2007
MEDIA
STATEMENT
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT HOSTS HIGH LEVEL SUMMIT ON COMBATTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
A high level
Summit on combating substance and drug abuse is to be hosted by the
Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central
Drug Authority (CDA), from 12-14 February 2007 in Johannesburg.
The CDA is a
statutory inter-sectoral structure, established in terms of the
Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act of1992. It
comprises experts from government and non-governmental agencies.
The Biennial
Summit, under the theme “’Forging Effective Partnerships towards
a Drug Free Society,’’ will be officially opened by the
Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya on the 12th
of February.
The gathering
will bring together government, civil society, private sector and
drug experts to discuss how to reduce the demand for drugs and
substance, and how to effectively combat drug and substance abuse.
The Summit will
also enable South Africa to obtain recent data that could contribute
towards various treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, aftercare and
reintegration programmes.
The conference
is the first of its kind in the country and the Department intends
that it should take place every second year for the country to be on
par with its international counterparts.
Some of the
objectives are the following:
- To generate
an increased level of awareness pertaining to the dangers of
substance abuse.
- To promote
services available to those affected by substance abuse.
- To enhance
and increase partnerships between government, the private sector
and civil society in the efforts to combat substance abuse.
The details are
as follows:
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Dates: 12-14 February 2007
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Venue: The Forum conference centre, 57 Sloane Street,
Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Media RSVPs:
Zingaphi Matanzima on 073 122 3133 or Jonas Mashigo on (012) 312
7793.
Enquiries:
Lakela Kaunda on 082 782 2575.
Issued by the
Department of Social Development
Pretoria
DRAFT
PROGRAMME
1ST
BIENNIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUMMIT: 11 TO 14 FEBRUARY 2007
“FORGING
EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS A DRUG-FREE SOCIETY”
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Time |
Sunday 11- 02-
07 |
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13:00 |
Early Registration |
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17:00 |
Welcome Reception |
Entertainment: SAPS
BAND
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Time |
Monday 12- 02- 07 |
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08:30 – 09:15 |
Registration |
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09:15 -09:30
09:30 -10:00 |
Chairperson:
Deputy Director-General:
Ms V
Nhlapo
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Opening and
Welcome
MEC for Social
Development, Gauteng, Mr K Lekgoro
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Keynote
Address Minister of Social Development: Dr ZST
Skweyiya
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10:00 -10:15 |
Entertainment |
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10:15-11:30
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Presentations
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Legislation &
Oversight
Chairperson
Portfolio Committee on Social Development: Ms TJ Tshivhase
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The National
Drug Master Plan
Chairperson
Central Drug Authority: Mr P Montwedi
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11:30 -12.00
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BREAK
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12:00-13:00 |
Chairperson:
Chief Director: Ms T Kela
Panel discussion:
School as a site for early intervention: An Integrated Approach
Deputy Ministers:
Department of
Social Development
Department of
Education
Department of
Sports and Recreation
Department of Arts
and Culture
Department of
Safety and Security
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13:00 |
LUNCH
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14:00 |
Track Choices
1.
Demand Reduction & Prevention Strategies
2.
Supply Reduction
3.
Early Intervention and Community Involvement
4.
Policy and Legislation
5.
Treatment and Aftercare
Refer to p3 of the
track programme |
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16:00 |
Tea and Coffee
Break |
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16:30 |
Discussions
Forging
effective partnerships
Deputy
Chairperson: Central Drug Authority: Mr D Bayever
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Partnership with
the Alcohol Industry:
Industry
Association for Responsible Alcohol Use(ARA): Dr C Makan
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Forging
effective partnership with the Pharmaceutical Industry
General
Manager
Schering-Plough: Mr A Pearce
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17:30 |
End of Day 1 |
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Time |
Tuesday 13- 02-
07 |
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09:00 |
Opening and
Summary of Day 1:Central
Drug Authority:
Dr TNI Goba |
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09:30 |
Presentations
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Drugs:
International & African Perspective
UNODC
Representative: Dr J Lucas
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Drugs:
intravenous drugs, HIV/AIDS:
Kenya experience
Prof DM Ndetei
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Drug abuse
trends in South Africa: findings from the SACENDU
project(1996-2006)
Medical Research
Council: Prof Charles Parry
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11:00 |
Tea and Coffee
Break |
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11:30 |
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Effects of
alcohol abuse: Children Perspective and Economic impact of
alcohol abuse
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital:Prof
van As
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Harm Reduction
Policies and Alcohol Strategies:
Quest for Quality
:Mr
Ernst Buning
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Gambling
Addiction:
National
Responsible Gambling Programme: Ms L Jordaan
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 |
Track Choices
1.
Demand Reduction & Prevention Strategies
2.
Supply Reduction
3.
Early Intervention and Community Involvement
4.
Policy and Legislation
5.
Treatment and Aftercare
Refer to p3 of the
track programme |
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16:00 |
Tea and Coffee
Break |
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16:30 |
Discussions
Forging
effective partnerships
Chairperson: Mr D
Bayever
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Forging
effective partnership with the Law Enforcement Agencies
SAPS :Snr
Supt B Oppelt:
Snr Supt B Oppelt:
and
National Prosecuting Authority: Mr Hofmeyer and Advocate
Venter
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Forging
effective partnership in combating substance abuse and crime
Business
Against Crime: Ms P Khala
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17:30 |
End of Day 2 |
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19:00 |
Gala Dinner |
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Time |
Wednesday 14
-02- 07 |
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09:00-10:00 |
Summary of Day
2 and Report Back on tracks
Deputy Director-General: Ms V Nhlapo |
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10:00 |
Keynote
Speeches
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Combating the
enormity of drug abuse through theatre, arts and culture :
Nigeria Perspective: Dr M Awodiya
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Anti doping in
sports:
South African
Institute for Drug Free Sport: Mr
Chris Hattingh
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Alcohol, driving
and traffic, the South African Scene
Department of
Transport: Mr N Letebele
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11:00 |
Tea and Coffee
Break |
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11:30 |
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The Department
of Health in the front line
Department of Health: Mr F Hlangwane
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Saying “No!” to
drugs:
UNODC:
Ms
M Marishane
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12:30 |
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Conference
Resolutions
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Closure
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13:15 |
End of the
Biennial Summit |
TRACK CHOICES
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Track 1 |
Demand
reduction & Prevention Strategies |
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14:00 – 16:00 |
Chairpersons:
Dr SV Mathe and Dr TNI Goba
12- 02-2007
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Young people and
drugs(alcohol, crime and violence):
Ms Barbara Holtmann (Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research)
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Drugs, sexual
behaviour and gender issues:
Dr William Mapham (Soul City: Institute for Health
and Development Communication)
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Drugs, HIV and
Aids:
Medical Research
Council Dr N Morojele
13 - 02- 2007
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Drugs are not
child’s play:
Gauteng Province Youth Representative
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Drug and
violence in schools:
Ms NI Bikitsha: Department of Education
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Ke Moja-
national prevention strategy:
Western Cape Department of Social Services and Poverty
Alleviation
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Track 2 |
Supply
Reduction |
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14:00 -16:00 |
Chairperson:
Mr Z
Abobaaker
12– 02 -2007
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Closing the
borders to drugs:
SARS
Representatives
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Drug factories:
the facts:
SAPS: Inspector A Clark
13-02-2007
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Drugs and youth:
National Youth Commission: Mr E Van Rooyen
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.Dealing
with substance abuse in Correctional Facilities :
Department of
Correctional services: Dr J Cotzee
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Diversion
Programme:
NICRO Gauteng:Mr
H Bantom
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Track 3 |
Community
Involvement |
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14:00-16:00 |
Chairpersons:
Prof DW Malaka
Ms P Maseko and
Ms KN Sephai
12- 02- 2007
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Building
community structures to implement the National Drug Master
Plan
North West
Province: Ms M De Lange
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Family
involvement in combating substance abuse
Dr E Mecco
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Diversion
programme linked to substance abuse
Youth
Development Outreach Programme
13 - 02- 2007
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The National
Youth Service Programme:
Ms Z Vilakazi
Umsobomvu Youth Fund
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The role of
religious organization in combating substance abuse
South
African Council of Churches Rev G Moerane
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Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome prevention:
University of
Pretoria: Ms K Rendall-Mkosi
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Track 4 |
Policy and
Legislation |
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14:00-16:00 |
Chairperson:
Advocate B Makhene
12- 02-2007
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International
treaties on reducing drug supply:
Department of Justice: Mr J Makhubele
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Substance Abuse
in the workplace
Ms R. Sartor
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The
pharmaceutical industry and harm reduction:
Department of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology: Wits Medical School:
Mr
D Bayever
13- 02-2007
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Licensing in the
Liquor Industry
Department of
Trade and Industry: Mr J Mela
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Controlling of
homebrew concoctions
United National
Breweries:
Mr
Gift
Sethunya
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Development of
Substance Abuse Bill
Dept of Social
Development
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Track 5 |
Treatment and
Aftercare |
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14:00 – 16:00 |
Chairpersons :
Dr R Eberlein and Ms C du Toit
12 -
02-2007
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SANCA
interventions:
SANCA National
Office: Ms J Shopley
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Implementation
of Norms and Standards in State Treatment Centre:
Swartfontein Treatment Centre: Mr E Manzini
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Funding
treatment: the alternatives:
Stabilis
Treatment Centre Mr T Visser
13-02-2007
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Relapse
Prevention after primary rehabilitation in a disease model
addiction treatment unit:
Jullo Centre Dr LL Naidoo
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Outpatient
treatment by Matrix Model:
MEHADIC
Consultancy: Ms L Rataemane
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Aftercare: the
95% option:
Central Drug
Authority: Dr Eberlein
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