Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. I heard the screams of a girl coming from a car that passed by and rounded the bend too quickly for me to see it, but still I stood there, […]
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The nameless girl — a testimony of God’s hand in all that happens
A letter from Port Elizabeth artist Susan Smith about painting with a purpose, finding meaning in a setback, and making a difference Dear reader Allow me to start by sharing some of the events that led up to me writing this letter. I have been painting for quite some time […]
How I joined the war against human trafficking — Lisha Venter
It all started after I watched the movie Taken. If you haven’t seen this movie, it is about a young girl that takes an opportunity to travel with her friend. In short, these two friends get trafficked and forced to take drugs. Once they are addicted, the traffickers sell them […]
Human trafficking awareness day in PE on Saturday
Love Justice South Africa are hosting an awareness day in Port Elizabeth on Saturday to inform people about what they do and simple ways to join them in their fight against human trafficking. Anybody interested in attending the event at Fountain Vineyard Church at 22 Newcombe Ave, Walmer Heights, from […]
PE holding first ‘Walk For Freedom’ against human trafficking
Port Elizabeth will have its first Walk For Freedom on Saturday October 14, along with hundreds of cities across 50 nations, participating in the global anti-human trafficking fundraising and awareness campaign. Operated by A21, the 2017 Walk For Freedom will see people dressed in black, walking silently, in single file, […]
PE women making video to raise awareness of human trafficking danger
Two Port Elizabeth women are marking Youth Month in South Africa (June 2017) by making an awareness video to expose girls and women in the area to the realities of human trafficking. Inspired by recent events of violence against women — including kidnapping, rape, murder and trafficking — Pholile Maneli and […]
Effective aftercare for human trafficking survivors
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Robyn Leigh Curran. She gives us a look inside the thinking behind her PhD dissertation.[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line Human trafficking and […]
Yes, this evil happens here and you need to be aware
[notice]A fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Elanie Kruger.[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line Over the years of working on the ground and seeing the harsh reality of this modern day […]
Empty Promises: The anti-trafficking dance production taking Bloemfontein by storm
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Bertha Bresler of STOP and Prevention vs Cure[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line The Arts have a long history of conveying human emotion […]
The face behind the faceless prostitute
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Bertha Bresler of STOP and Prevention vs Cure[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line 4am, the phone’s ringing. At 4am it’s never good news. “Hello.” “Hello, […]