For over 10 years, Mabhuti Godla was known for tormenting the Gugulethu community. He had been arrested for various crimes, including drug possession and armed robbery. But since joining Realistic, a non-profit organisation, two years ago, Godla says he is determined to persuade others from a life a crime.
On Saturday, Godla joined other members of the organisation as they marched through a busy street in Gugulethu to celebrate Human Rights Day. The group sang and held up posters which read: 'Give us hugs not drugs' and 'Say no to gangsterism'.
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