South Africa is set to decriminalise s*x work as it prepares to tackle high levels of crime against women in the country with one of the world’s highest HIV caseloads.
The authorities announced on Friday that s*x work would be decriminalised and human rights violations against s*x workers would be minimised.
The sale and purchase of s*xual services will no longer be treated as a crime under proposed legislation put forward by the justice ministry.
According to advocacy groups there are over 150,000 S*x workers in the country.
“It is hoped that decriminalisation will minimise human rights violations against s3x workers,”Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told a press briefing.
“It would also mean better access to health care and … afford better protection for s3x workers, better working conditions and less discrimination and stigma.”
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