sex work
Sex workers march to Lamola’s office over decriminalisation bill
The bill has been sent back to be revised after the state’s legal advisors flagged serious shortfalls
By Chris Gilili
News | 13 July 2023
“Tough blow” for sex workers as decrim bill delayed
“It’s clear we’re not going to achieve decrim in 2024” says activist
By Liezl Human
News | 7 June 2023
Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation
Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say
By Liezl Human
Brief | 30 March 2023
Sex work: where criminal law has no place
Decriminalisation Bill is a giant step
Opinion | 24 January 2023
Human rights report shows need to decriminalise sex workers, says NGO
The South African government plans to decriminalise sex work, a move expected to give sex workers some protection
News | 12 December 2022
Sex workers tell minister police rape, rob and abuse them
Bill to decriminalise sex work released
Brief | 9 December 2022
Sex workers welcome government’s decriminalisation plans
“Many sex workers have died and this bill will save many lives”
News | 6 December 2022
Sex workers are angry with the Gender Commission. Here’s why
They believe some members are using their positions to impose personal moral views on issues like sex work and abortion.
Brief | 12 August 2022
“I’m broken inside,” says Springs sex worker after botched illegal abortion
SWEAT wants government to make it easier for sex workers to access adequate healthcare free from stigma
News | 27 May 2022