The laws “have not deterred … the selling or buying of sex … and are not rationally capable of doing so. They merely create greater stigma and vulnerability among sex workers and violate their rights.”
Law | 10 October 2024
The event aimed to counter discrimination and stigma
Brief | 16 September 2024
#WhoSpeaksForUs? campaign launched
By Liezl Human
Brief | 23 May 2024
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
News | 8 April 2024
COSATU calls for sex workers to unionise
News | 22 November 2023
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
“It’s clear we’re not going to achieve decrim in 2024” say activist
By Liezl Human
News | 7 June 2023
Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say
By Liezl Human
Brief | 30 March 2023
Decriminalisation Bill is a giant step
Opinion | 24 January 2023
The South African government plans to decriminalise sex work, a move expected to give sex workers some protection
News | 12 December 2022
Bill to decriminalise sex work released
Brief | 9 December 2022
“Many sex workers have died and this bill will save many lives”
News | 6 December 2022
They believe some members are using their positions to impose personal moral views on issues like sex work and abortion.
Brief | 12 August 2022
SWEAT wants government to make it easier for sex workers to access adequate healthcare free from stigma
News | 27 May 2022
SWEAT and Sisonke are running sensitisation training to stop violence from police officers
Feature | 25 February 2022
Western Cape MEC for Health Nomafrench Mbombo says criminalisation of sex work makes access to health services more difficult
Text and Photos by Ashraf Hendricks
News | 14 September 2021