According to the United Nations’ 2014 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, in Africa and the Middle East between 2010 and 2012, sexual exploitation accounted for 53% of trafficking victims, while 37% were subjected to forced labour, servitude and modern day slavery.

It is due to this reality that the Department of Social Development will on Friday host a round table discussion with the view to finding new ways to combat human trafficking.

The round table discussion also seeks to strengthen the partnership between stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking.

It further seeks to share best practices in the prevention and combating of human trafficking in South Africa, as well as promote an extensive and accelerated skills training programme for different role players and front-line personnel, among other things.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/experts-seek-ways-combat-human-trafficking