South Africa Warned on Child Trafficking

An international child trafficking expert has warned that the government needs to take urgent steps now to prevent child trafficking and sexual exploitation during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

American law professor Susan Kreston, currently based at the University of Free State, says the government must pass the Human Trafficking Bill as soon as possible.

“Whereas 99 percent of the fans are coming here for good and valid purposes, one percent will use the World Cup as a shield, to go out looking for street children to exploit sexually,” argues Kreston.

She further warns that, “Kids will be out of school and with many parents still at work, this will create a dynamic where things might not be noticed.”

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