Human trafficking in South Africa on the rise

SAfm — Human trafficking in South Africa has once again come under the spotlight following recent reports of child abductions. Residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, are up in arms as they continue their hunt for a man who they allege attempted to kidnap a child yesterday. This as police in Bloemfotein, in the Free State province, have confirmed receiving reports of an alleged human trafficking syndicate operating in the city. Meanwhile, there have been social media messages circulating suggesting incidents of kidnapping and trafficking of women in Polokwane, Limpopo. National Police Commissioner Khehla Sithole has responded to these reports, saying police management is engaging with regional and international police organisations in an effort to deal with human trafficking.