Will SA be the first African country to pass effective laws to end prostitution?

While it is widely acknowledged that existing laws governing prostitution in South Africa have done little for the well-being of people in prostitution in this country, it has still taken several years for any progress to be made regarding the amendment of laws pertaining to the sex trade.

While the release of the South African Law Reform Commission’s (SALRC)’s report with recommendations on changing the existing laws are welcomed, the recommendation by the SALRC of criminalisation with diversion is a weak attempt to provide some support for those who wish to exit but still does not address the unspeakable violence that those selling sex – the vast majority of whom are women and girls – will continue to face going forward. Read more here