“Pastor Kabelo Mabalane Declares War on Drugs — One Verse at a Time”

MUSICIAN and pastor Kabelo Mabalane is gearing up to educate the youth about the dangers of drug abuse.

He will speak at a drug awareness event at Leondale Sports Ground, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday, 26 June, coinciding with World Drug Day, also known as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

South African anti-drug non-profit World Changers Candidate (WCC) will commemorate the day by hosting a National Day of Prayer.

The event aims to address the destruction caused by drug abuse and its associated social issues, providing a message of hope, salvation, and transformation grounded not only in statistics but in the gospel of Christ.

Pator Mabalane, who is celebrating 23 years of sobriety this September, will lead prayers, share testimonies, and inspire young people to steer clear of drugs.

As a WCC member, he expressed his honour in being part of such a meaningful initiative.

Once a kwaito superstar, Mabalane has since transitioned into a pastor and a national role model, using his platform to impact lives positively.

“Please, join us at Leondale. I’m a recovering drug addict. I’ve been clean now for 23 years on 1 September.

“Without a shadow of a doubt, the reason I’m still clean today is because of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. At the event, we are going to minister to the people and declare that Christ is the answer.

“I’ll be praying and sharing my testimony in the hope that it will change someone’s life,” said Mabalane.

The founder of the World Changers Candidate (WCC), Lucas Mahlakgane, said the prayer gathering draws strength from Romans 1:16.

“This isn’t just a social campaign. It’s a spiritual intervention. The gospel has the power to free our people from addiction, violence, and despair. We’re not ashamed to say Christ is the answer.

“Our country needs healing. We must return to God, just as we once did, singing ‘Woza Moya’ in our National Anthem,” said Mahlakgane.

He said the event will also honour parents, grandparents, and caregivers who died due to drug-related violence from their kids.

“The date also marks three years since the Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy.

“As schools close on 27 June, prayers will be said to ensure such sorrow is never repeated.

“In addition, the nation will be called to pray for victims of human trafficking, with special mention of missing girl Joshlin Smith, whose story remains a painful reminder of the vulnerability of South Africa’s youth,” said Mahlakgane.