Drug abuse among children is a rising epidemic in Cape Flats, South Africa. An eightyearold boy was found to have ingested a lethal mix of hard drugs, highlighting the urgent need for immediate intervention. The drug problem has pervaded the community, with children able to buy cocaine for as low as 20 Rands, causing growing concern among community members. Community leaders are confronting this issue and hoping for swift action from authorities. The shocking story of the boy is a chilling reminder of the escalating drug abuse among children in Cape Flats.