Trafficked SA woman’s return sparks human trafficking awareness campaign
'She was allegedly sold and trafficked to Myanmar before being transferred to Cambodia and Malaysia, where she was forced to work at a scam call centre.'
A South African woman who was trafficked through Asian countries after accepting what she believed was a legitimate employment opportunity in Thailand has returned home, sparking an awareness campaign on human trafficking. The Gauteng Department of Social Development hosted a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) awareness campaign at the Germiston taxi rank in Ekurhuleni, aiming to educate commuters and the public about the dangers of human trafficking and fraudulent employment opportunities.
The campaign, which involved key stakeholders such as the South African Police Service, the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Department of Health, and the Department of Employment and Labour, highlights the increasing threat of fraudulent job offers and the need for vigilance among job seekers.
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