Ellen Pakkies is still facing the horrific ordeal of Tik within her community and more specifically, her family.
The Lavender Hill mother killed her abusive tik-addicted son Adam in 2007 and is now having to deal with his older sibling, who has also become a tik addict.
Pakkies strangled Adam to death, after suffering abuse at his hands for many years. She received a suspended sentence and community service. She has served the community by highlighting and fighting the scourge of drug abuse.
Her fight against drug abuse is continuing as her grandson died from Tik addiction and gang related activities.
