Experts have expressed doubt over whether the Bill to decriminalise sex work in South Africa will be tabled before parliament by the end of the year.
Acting Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Nomasonto Mazibuko, said they support the process. “We are still doing a lot of the work to decriminalise sex work,”
However, CGE Commissioner Dibeela Mothupi said they were unsure when the Bill would be tabled in parliament.
“There have been consultations and engagements with the Deputy Minister on the issue. There is progress towards ensuring that sex work is decriminalised in SA to ensure that sex work rights are protected,” said Mothupi.
Sex work remains a crime punishable by law, contributing to the violence experienced by sex workers.