Author Archives: Seema Naidoo

Fourteen South Africans to Return After Detention in Thailand

Detention and Imminent Deportation Fourteen South African citizens who were detained in Thailand are set to be deported back to South Africa in the coming days. Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Co-operation, confirmed this development and indicated that the necessary arrangements are underway to facilitate their return. Background of the […]

Hawks Apprehend Foreign Suspect and Rescue Ten Minor Victims of Human Trafficking

Joint Task Force Operation: High-Speed Chase Leads to Rescue of Trafficked Teens Overview of the Incident A coordinated joint task force was involved in a dramatic high-speed chase that led to the rescue of ten trafficked teenagers in Johannesburg. The operation culminated in the arrest of a 47-year-old foreign national suspected of human trafficking. Initial […]

Seema Naidoo Year-End Message 2025

Reflections on 2025: Insights Gained from Challenges and Successes in Case Management The year 2025 began with significant intensity, as I encountered my first case involving trafficking victims on 2 January 2025. This initial case quickly set the tone for the months that followed, as I was faced with several additional cases, each presenting unique […]

Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Ethiopian Nationals into South Africa

A number of individuals in Ethiopia are involved in illegal types of transnational migration, namely human trafficking and smuggling. Human trafficking, which is becoming an issue of global concern, is affecting Ethiopia significantly. However, little is known about the predisposing factors that subject people to illegal migration in a manner that makes them vulnerable to […]

Hope to Heal Foundation High Tea Gender Equality, Human Trafficking & Gender-Based Violence

Hope to Heal Foundation hosted a High Tea at the DaVinci Hotel in Sandton to empower men and women to be the forefront for Gender Equality and to end Human trafficking, Gender-Based Violence, and Child Abuse. With the upcoming Global Action for Freedom Summit and the National Hope for Freedom Campaign, Ms Naidoo is inviting […]

Hope to Heal Foundation is proud to present our Brand Ambassador, Mrs. South Africa 2021 Finalist, Patricia Vermeulen

Hope to Heal Foundation extends a warm welcome to Mrs South Africa 2021 finalist, Patricia Vermeulen on board as our Brand Ambassordor. Patricia Vermeulen, 36-year-old mother of two gorgeous girls and married to entrepreneur Chris Vermeulen for the 5 years, born and raised in the bright lights of Johannesburg and now live in the City […]

Action For Freedom World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Human Trafficking is one of the fasted growing organised crimes in the world, affecting billions of lives and generating billions of dollars profit per annum. It is a serious crime and a grave violation of a person’s human rights and an egregious assault on its victims. Although Slavery was abolished in 18th Century, Modern-Day Slavery has […]

Businessman Raj Kundra, arrested for Allegedly producing pornographic Films.

Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, was arrested on Monday by the Mumbai police in a case related to the alleged creation of pornographic films and streaming them through a mobile app called “Hotshots”. Raj Kundra and his brother-in-law Pradeep Bakshi are the alleged masterminds of the international porn films racket perpetrated […]