South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
When the South African Government surprisingly decided not to defend a court application seeking to decriminalise prostitution, Cause for Justice (CFJ) stepped in to defend the victims of prostitution abandoned by the State. On Monday, in a major milestone in its participation in the landmark Cape Town High Court case […]
On Monday and Tuesday the High Court in Cape Town heard arguments from legal teams of five prospective opponents to the court bid to decriminalise prostitution, as well as 16 prospective friends of the court (amici curiae), on becoming parties/participants in the case. Of the 16 amici, 14 are in […]
In this special report on a move to oppose a new court bid for the legalisation of prostitution in South Africa, Ryan Smit founder and director of Cause for Justice (CFJ) considers the biblical and constitutional implications of the matter. He also explains why it is an opportune time for […]
By Lisa Correnti — Originally published in C-Fam (Center for Family and Human Rights) The United Nations has appointed as its top expert on health and human rights a former abortionist who advocates for teen prostitution. Last April, the author of Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure […]
Originally published in Daily Maverick Arguments in favour of the decriminalisation of ‘sex work’ is dubious. The focus should shift to reducing demand and addressing pimps, brothels and traffickers. For the past 17 years, I have had an insider’s perspective on the abuse, rape, torture and murder inflicted on persons […]