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Human Trafficking, News

Disruption of 30 Suspected Human Trafficking Victims at OR Tambo International Airport

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12
Dec

Border Management Authority Intercepts Suspected Trafficking Victims The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully intervened in a suspected human trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park. This action is part of the BMA’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, irregular migration, and transnational organised crime, particularly as the festive season approaches and […]

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High Court Referral and Charges Against Gauteng Couple for the Possession and Sale of Child Pornography Material

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12
Dec

Darren Wilken and Girlfriend Tionna Moodley Darren Wilken and his girlfriend, Tionna Moodley, who was arrested in early 2025, for the possession and sale of Child Pornography material, and money laundering, appeared briefly in Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.  Phindi Mjonondwane, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Johannesburg, said during their appearance, State […]

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – 2025 In Partnership with PSS for Professionals

Posted on by Hope To Heal
05
Dec

About PPS for Professionals PPS for Professionals was established in 1941 and stands as the only mutual financial services company in South Africa dedicated exclusively to graduate professionals. The organisation is committed to providing its members with customised solutions, offering a comprehensive range of insurance, investment, and healthcare products tailored to meet the unique needs […]

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Human Trafficking, News

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Resigns as MK Party MP Amid Russian War Recruitment Scandal

Posted on by Hope To Heal
28
Nov

Resignation Amid Scandal Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, previously a Member of Parliament representing the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, has stepped down from her position following a controversy that has garnered widespread attention. The MK party, founded by her father Jacob Zuma after his departure from the African National Congress, achieved notable success in the 2024 national elections […]

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Allegations of Human Trafficking Involving Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma, Daughter of Former South African President Jacob Zuma

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25
Nov

Duduzile Sambudla- Zuma Allegations Against Duduzile Zuma Nkosazana Zuma, daughter of the former president of South Africa, has formally laid charges at the SAPS Sandton police station against her sister, Duduzile Sambudla -Zuma, as well as two additional individuals. According to her complaint, Duduzile Zuma is accused of orchestrating a scheme in which approximately twenty […]

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Travel Responsibly: Being Aware of Human Trafficking

Posted on by Hope To Heal
22
Nov

Understanding the Risks of Human Trafficking in Travel Travel is a dream for many, whether for leisure, business, or the promise of a lucrative job abroad. However, not every opportunity is genuine. Unfortunately, some individuals fall victim to scams where perpetrators lure them with false promises of employment, only for the reality to become a […]

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Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Posted on by Hope To Heal
21
Nov

Violence against women and girls is a critical issue that affects societies across the globe. Alarming statistics reveal that one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence, with the majority of these acts perpetrated by an intimate partner. This widespread problem highlights the urgency for collective and decisive action. Violence as a Human Rights […]

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Human Trafficking, News

Jeffery Epstein Court Documents Finally Unsealed on 3 Jan 2024

Posted on by Hope To Heal
05
Jan

Jeffery Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by allegedly hanging himself while awaiting trial for a Sex Trafficking Conspiracy case inside his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in New York in August 2019. Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, once a British Socialite and the daughter of the late Press Baron – Robert Maxwell, was a close […]

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Gerhard Ackerman Convicted of Child Sex Trafficking

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Convicted sex trafficker and child rapist Gerhard Ackerman has been handed 12 life sentences for crimes related to the sex abuse ring he ran in Johannesburg. Ackerman appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Monday, where Judge Mohamed Ismail sentenced him for the more than 700 charges, he had been found guilty of. The life […]

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