A Comparative Study on Human Trafficking as a Crime in South Africa

With millions of people trapped in modern-day slavery, human trafficking is largely misunderstood, owing to limited data and research. Present-day trends are linked issues such as corruption, funding, public awareness, poor anti-trafficking coordination. Over centuries, has taken on a variety forms ranging from enslavement all its organ removal. South Africa’s most significant achievement combatting own legislation, namely the Prevention Combatting Trafficking Persons Act 2013. However, some provisions this remain ineffective, thus impeding fight against country. This article focuses responses. It also highlights hindrances obstructing effective enforcement legislation by comparison first-world country Canada, gain an understanding administration execution ultimately provide recommendations for Africa follow. For example, years before Africa, Canada had already responded international pressures regarding efforts. The focused ample resources funding task team while followed piecemeal approach addressing trafficking. stems misunderstanding crime policy frameworks, mismanagement funds. proposes that African government should strengthen measures making funds easily accessible victims educating front-line responders communicate effectively with victims.