This year was the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of slavery. It is sad that 200 years after slavery was made illegal, it still exists, but under a different name - human trafficking.
This year was the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of slavery. It is sad that 200 years after slavery was made illegal, it still exists, but under a different name - human trafficking.
Girls and women who enter South Africa as a result of human trafficking are simply declared illegal aliens and sent back home. I know we have problems of our own, but we can't ignore exploitation of any kind. We have progressive laws to help prevent trafficking. It is now time to enforce them.
Hendrika Kruger, Johannesburg
Our duty to fight human trafficking
This year was the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of slavery. It is sad that 200 years after slavery was made illegal, it still exists, but under a different name - human trafficking.
This year was the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of slavery. It is sad that 200 years after slavery was made illegal, it still exists, but under a different name - human trafficking.
Girls and women who enter South Africa as a result of human trafficking are simply declared illegal aliens and sent back home. I know we have problems of our own, but we can't ignore exploitation of any kind. We have progressive laws to help prevent trafficking. It is now time to enforce them.
Hendrika Kruger, Johannesburg
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos