Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mokgadi Fafudi – Head of Regulatory Compliance at SAHPRA, about how health professionals, community leaders, and law enforcement are raising alarm over a growing trend among young people involving the misuse of cough syrup mixed with fizzy drinks — commonly known as “lean,” “purple drank,” or “sizzurp.” What began as an underground trend has evolved into a serious public health concern, with reports indicating that even very young children are accessing these substances, sometimes from local spaza shops.

<p>Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mokgadi Fafudi &ndash; Head of Regulatory Compliance at SAHPRA, about how health professionals, community leaders, and law enforcement are raising alarm over a growing trend among young people involving the misuse of cough syrup mixed with fizzy drinks &mdash; commonly known as &ldquo;lean,&rdquo; &ldquo;purple drank,&rdquo; or &ldquo;sizzurp.&rdquo; What began as an underground trend has evolved into a serious public health concern, with reports indicating that even very young children are accessing these substances, sometimes from local spaza shops.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>