Plight of human-trafficking in the spotlight at breakfast

Human trafficking is the second-largest organised crime in the world, superseded only by drug-trafficking.

According to event organiser, Chantal Tewitz, it, however, remains the fastest growing form of organised crime. More than R12 000 was raised during the event. Donations are still welcome.

“We have touched a lot of lives and I’ve had positive feedback.

“A lot of women and children are being abused in South Africa. I want to be their voice, and I will continue to host these charity events to fight against human-trafficking,” says Tewitz.

Diane Wilkinson, from the National Freedom Network, an organisation which unites anti-slavery efforts in South Africa says,“Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, which is the buying and selling of people for exploitation such as sex, labour and drug-trafficking.”

Wilkinson says through the network, people around the country who are involved in fighting the struggle against human-trafficking, are linked to create stronger alliances.

“We also bridge the gap between government and society, and have provincial networks with points of contact in each province.

“Most people are desperate for jobs and they get lured into the sex industry unintended – this is part of human-trafficking, and it also includes sexual exploitation, forced labour and child labour.

“Human trafficking can happen to anyone and traffickers can be anyone – even your closest friends,” she adds.

Tewitz says every year she will host a different fundraising event towards this cause.

Last year a charity tea was held during which more than R10 000 was raised. – @NalediBoksburg