The South African government has put in place a number of laws to protect citizens from human trafficking. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of these laws and how they can help keep you safe.
The first law we’ll discuss is the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act. This Act criminalizes the trafficking of persons for several purposes, including forced labour and sexual exploitation. The Act also creates several offences related to trafficking, such as recruiting, transporting, and harbouring victims.
The second law we’ll discuss is the Prevention of Organized Crime Act. This Act prohibits several activities that are often associated with human trafficking, such as kidnapping, ransom, and debt bondage. The Act also makes it a crime to knowingly benefit from the trafficking of another person.
The third law we’ll discuss is the Sexual Offences Act. This Act creates several offences related to sexual exploitation, including rape, sexual assault, and sexual slavery. The Act also provides for several protective measures for victims of sexual traffickings, such as the setting up of special courts and the creation of a sex offender registry.
These are just a few of the laws that protect citizens from human trafficking in South Africa. If you think you may be a victim of trafficking, or if you know someone who is, be sure to reach out to the authorities so that they can help you.
