An Open Apology to Sex Workers in South Africa
I am writing to you now that my fingers can type again after feeling numb with disbelief at the South African Law Reform Commission’s recommendations released just before the weekend. Dear Sex Worker friends and colleagues and allies, There were rumours late on Thursday afternoon that the Department of Justice and Correctional Services would brief […]
Legalising Sex Work the Only Option – Women’s Caucus
The full decriminalisation of sex work is the only way to protect the rights of sex workers and address the country’s HIV/Aids crisis, Parliament’s multi-party women’s caucus said on Tuesday. The authors of a South African Law Reform Commission report on adult prostitution were oblivious to the fact that legalising sex work would allow sex […]
Malawi Sex Workers Hail Formation of Association
Sex workers in Ntchisi on Thursday said the formation of their association has helped them to have a voice and to be recognized by the relevant authorities. “Before our association was formed, men used to harass us in many ways, like beating and snatching our phones,” said Ester Zimba, Chairlady for Ntchisi Female Sex Workers […]
Malawian Sex Workers Elect New Leadership
Thyolo-Luchenza Sex Workers Association has elected new leadership during elections held on Friday at Luchenza Community Centre Hall. According to the newly elected President Odeta Tsikulamowa who has retained her position, said the newly elected leaders are for the grouping to help them ease challenges sex workers face in the district. “Some clients refuse to […]
Sex Workers in Liberia Share Experience
Angel Hawkins has spent 11 years working as a sex worker in one of Liberia’s slum communities noted for harboring teenage prostitutes, drug users and thieves, and armed robbers. She’s a mother of four, all by different fathers. Sex for money became her best option as a means of survival when she dropped out of […]
South Africa’s Plan to Tackle HIV Among Sex Workers
In the shadow of an underpass, wearing a black bob wig, Tlaleng paces along her patch of Nugget Street, scanning the downtown Johannesburg traffic. Behind her, other women lead clients behind the crumbling walls of a gutted building in the brisk morning light. But Tlaleng, a boiled egg in one palm, is distracted, her eyes […]
Sex Workers in School Uniforms Spark Outrage in Zimbabwe
Jah Prayzah’s video, Eriza, featuring vivacious dancer Lady Storm donning a school uniform appears to have inspired a new fashion trend among sex workers who have taken to wearing skimpy school uniforms to “work”. The fashion has now sparked outrage among Zimbabweans who have expressed anger and disgust at the abuse of formal school wear, […]
Prostitution not a crime in Zimbabwe
Prostitution, the selling and buying of sexual favours, is not and never has been a crime in Zimbabwe although there are a number of laws to minimise harm and the social nuisances that can arise; so it is fairly obvious that many have misinterpreted the judgment this week of the Constitutional Court but equally obvious […]
Zambia’s Sex Industry Thrives
SEX work goes on unabated despite recent efforts by law-enforcement officers to crack down on the illicit activity, which is proving to be a booming business in Lusaka. The sex workers actually want to be free to conduct their business, saying this is the way they earn a living. Prostitutes are no longer found only […]
