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Western Cape reporting the highest number of human trafficking cases, new research shows
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Western Cape reporting the highest number of human trafficking cases, new research shows

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Cape Town – A new research report – compiled by the South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (Samlit) – on modern slavery and human trafficking titled Follow the Money shows the Western Cape reports the highest number of cases of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT). The Western Cape is followed by Gauteng, Eastern…

SA lags in preventing human trafficking – US State Department – defenceWeb
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SA lags in preventing human trafficking – US State Department – defenceWeb

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South Africa, according to a United States (US) Department of State report, does not fully meet minimum standards to eliminate human trafficking but makes “significant efforts” to do so. The plus side of the equation includes convicting and sentencing people found guilty of trafficking to substantial jail sentences. These include government officials complicit in trafficking….

Child trafficking suspect Gerhard Ackerman skips trial, sought by police – SowetanLIVE
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Child trafficking suspect Gerhard Ackerman skips trial, sought by police – SowetanLIVE

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Gerhard Ackerman, who is currently on trial for 704 charges of rape and distribution child pornography and human trafficking, is being sought by SA police after he allegedly sold his movable property before he disappeared. Ackerman last appeared in court on Monday, January 23, where he was being trialed for rape, attempted murder, distribution of…

NPA CHALLENGES BUYANGA'S CANCELLED ARREST WARRANT
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NPA CHALLENGES BUYANGA'S CANCELLED ARREST WARRANT

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THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has applied to the High Court challenging the cancellation of a warrant of arrest for controversial businessperson Frank Sadiq Buyanga by Harare provincial magistrate, Judith Taruvinga. Prosecutor-General Nelson Mutsonziwa cited Taruvinga and Buyanga as the first and second respondents, respectively. Buyanga was arrested in South Africa on November 10, 2022,…

Human Trafficking: Prevalent in Public Discussions but Not in the Courts – South Africa
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Human Trafficking: Prevalent in Public Discussions but Not in the Courts – South Africa

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Pretoria – South Africa is a preferred country of destination for many types of migrants, including unaccompanied children and smuggled migrants. The crime of trafficking in persons is also an issue of concern, with women and children being major victims. However, like everywhere in the world, human trafficking is characterized by a very low rate…