The harsh reality of human trafficking is exposed on screen in an hour long documentary made by Shane Vermooten in association with Media Village Productions. Vermooten captured the footage during a stay of nearly a month in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria. During this time he faced questioning by military […]
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High-powered anti-human-trafficking conference in PE
Frontline leaders in the intensifying war against human trafficking in South Africa will brief church leaders in Port Elizabeth at an Anti Human Trafficking Conference on September 1. The speakers will bring delegates up to date with latest developments and strategies in the prevention of trafficking, the protection of trafficking […]
Free Cape Town screening of powerful human trafficking documentary
“One of the most powerful, compelling and transformational documentaries ever made.” Movie Guide To mark National Women’s Day (Thursday, August 9), Christian Action will be screening a new documentary produced by Exodus Cry, on the global challenge of human trafficking and what we can do to prevent this modern day […]
ANC Women’s League wants to decriminalise prostitution
The ANC Women’s League has a plan of action aimed at decriminalising prostitution in South Africa, notwithstanding expected opposition from churches. According to a report in City Press, ANCWL treasurer and Higher Education Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize, said the league had planned its approach carefully because it expected resistance. The […]
Afghans say 41 child suicide bombers rescued
Originally published in Dawn.Com World KABUL: The Afghan government said on Monday that police had rescued 41 children from becoming suicide bombers as they were about to be smuggled across the mountains into Pakistan. Interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi told a news conference that the children aged six to 11 […]
Prostitution promotes trafficking!
Media reports exposing the growing menace of human trafficking – mainly for prostitution – are emerging across the country. The warnings are clear – sex trafficking is a major threat in SA. On 17 Feb, KZN police busted a child-sex human trafficking ring in Point Road Durban rescuing 16 teenage girls, […]
Please help eradicate trafficking in SA in 2012!
The threat of human trafficking – mainly for prostitution – is clearly not going to go away. Many observers believe trafficking is a growing menace in SA that must not be minimised. In Cape Town, several cases of trafficking were exposed by the vital work of the Vice Squad. A […]
The promises of God are Yes and Amen!
If the first few weeks of 2012 are anything to go by, then you and I are in for an awesome year! In my first update of this year, I predicted 2012 will be the year of breakthrough & God’s favour. And God is true to His promise. Following TopTV […]
46 women climb Kilimanjaro to combat slavery
An international team of 46 women — including nine from South Africa — started climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this week to raise awareness and funds to combat slavery. The women are being supported by a 10-woman prayer team, interceding for them at the base of Africa’s highest mountain — the highest […]
Human trafficking, amid the despair
By Martha Richards –Originally published in Baptist Press The odors of liquor, smoke and sweat permeate the air. One small bulb lights the alleyway. Traffic is light on the main road, but this side street stays busy. “Mister!” a young woman yells to a car driving past. “You’re the daddy! […]