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The Current Context of Sex Work in South Africa

Submitted by sally_jean.shac... on Fri, 23/01/2009 - 15:03
Publisher: 
Sex Worker Education and Advocacy taskforce (SWEAT)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://sweat.org.za/
Author: 
SWEAT
Published Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
Criminalising the sex work industry does not eradicate it, but simply makes it impossible to control or regulate. This in turn means that sex workers are vulnerable to violence and exploitation and cannot rely on the law or the police to protect them. Constant harassment and arrests cause much harm to sex workers, the majority being women who are economically dependent on this work.
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The Current Context of Sex Work in South Africa

2009 Will Be The Year For Women In Business

Published date: 
5 Jan 2009

The CEO of Makwetla and Associates Angi Makwetla said women in the corporate sector do not have as many oppurtunities as they used to.  Makwetla also said that it is even more difficult for those business women who work on projects of corporare social responsibility.

Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS)

Submitted by Keba.sebetoane on Wed, 22/10/2008 - 09:09
Publisher: 

South African Police Services

Published Date: 
2006
Abstract: 

If the involvement of children in crime is under discussion, one can distinguish between crimes by children and crimes  against children. Crimes committed by children (delinquents) are investigated by the relevant unit, for example the Vehicle Theft Unit, Detective Branch, etc. 

The need to establish a unit within the South African Police Service to prevent and combat crimes against children, was identified during 1986. The primary task of the Child Protection Unit is to render a sensitive service endearing to the child victim.

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Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Nop. 32 2007

Submitted by sally_jean.shac... on Mon, 14/07/2008 - 14:51
Publisher: 
South African Government
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.mosaic.org.za/
Author: 
South African Givernment
Published Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
This Act comprehensively and extensively review and amend all aspects of the laws and the implementation of the laws relating to sexual offences, and deals with all legal
aspects of or relating to sexual offences in a single statute. The Act reviews the definition of Sexual offences.
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Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Nop. 32 2007

The Sexual Offences Amendment Act: Implications for Children

Published date: 
31 Mar 2008
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, commonly referred to as the Sexual Offences Amendment Act came into effect in June 2008. Historically the reform process relating to this Act was initiated by concerns about the high levels of sexual abuse of children.
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