“Rise of nyaope users in townships have resulted in gangs targeting doctors in Soweto for ARVs ”
ARVs ‘bandits’ terror spree
The New Age
13 August 2012
Brazen armed gangs are targeting Soweto doctors for antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), which are a component for the cheap streets drug called nyaope.
There is a growing number of nyaope users in townships all over the country. The drug which is smoked, is also known as whoonga in KZN. Nyaope is a concoction of dagga and cheap heroin. Other substances may be added to give it a stronger kick.
These may include rat poison, cleaning detergents and ARVs. It is believed nyaope's high makes users to be aggressive, and also heightens sexual desires, which is thought to be behind the rise in rape cases in the townships...read the full article
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