Fear that South African Commission on Gender Equality is changing stance on decriminalization of sex
2022-07-23
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A number of activists are demanding answers from the commission on Gender Equality.
They said this was despite the commission’s adopted official standing position in support of the decriminalisation of sex work in 2013, including a statement it released in March reiterating its support for the decriminalisation of sex work.
Asijiki national co-ordinator Constance Mathe, said they .....
Commission for Gender Equality welcomes decriminalisation of sex work talks
2022-03-14
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The Commission for Gender Equality has welcomed the ongoing talks on the possible decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has been holding consultative meetings on the matter.
The Commission’s spokesperson Javu Baloyi says, “We are saying let’s decriminalise this thing so these people can operate freely in the .....
South Africa: How Lockdown Affected the Lives and Finances of Sex Workers
2020-06-28
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Lydia, 44, said they are well-informed about the coronavirus and they all carry sanitisers to clean their hands and bodies.
"Before servicing a client, I undress and apply sanitisers on my thighs, and torso. We are dealing with different people every session and we need to protect ourselves from Covid-19," said Lydia.
However, she said clients didn't want to provide contac .....