Recent Examples of Human Trafficking in South Africa Human trafficking is a global scourge that continues to inflict untold suffering on millions of people, robbing them of their freedom and dignity. Despite efforts to combat this heinous crime, it persists in various forms and in every corner of the world, including South Africa. In recent years, South Africa has grappled with numerous cases of human trafficking, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, prevention, and prosecution.
Here you will find descriptions of a recent example of human trafficking that happened in South Africa. Human trafficking is an issue of great concern in South Africa and all over the world. It is estimated that out of millions of human trafficking cases internationally, only about 50–100,000 cases are found each year. Furthermore, the female population suffers from human trafficking more than males. 55.5% of all trafficked people in South Africa are females, while the males are 44.5%.
Where does Human Trafficking mostly happen in South Africa?
Gauteng province is the hotspot for human trafficking in South Africa. The hot spot areas in Gauteng are: Springs, Benoni, Fordsburg, Krugersdorp, Sunnyside, Vereeniging and Vanderbiljpark
Recent Examples of Human Trafficking
The 17-year-old victim who reportedly left home in March 2021
She was allegedly recruited from Hammanskaal by one of the suspects, kept against her will, forced into a life of drugs, and subjected to acts of sexual exploitation
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Flying squad members allegedly kidnapped 10 Bangladeshi nationals, 19 April 2019
Four Silverton flying squad members allegedly kidnapped 10 Bangladeshi nationals, who were smuggled through Zimbabwe into South Africa.
46 women have been rescued from human trafficking in Johannesburg, 19 June 2018
46 women have been rescued from human trafficking in Johannesburg. Some of the women say that they have been locked up in a room for four months. Most of them were abducted while making their way home from work at Johannesburg Park Station and surrounds.
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