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Trafficking In Persons

Commission for Gender EqualityRef: https://cge.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trafficking-in-Persons.pdf

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Source domain: cge.org.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

This document is an informational brochure from South Africa’s Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) about trafficking in persons (TiP). It explains what TiP is, who is at risk, common recruitment methods and red flags, and the forms of exploitation. It also outlines victims’ rights and protections under South Africa’s Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 7 of 2013 (PACOTIP), reporting duties for child-related offences under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act (SORMA), and provides 24/7 contact numbers for reporting and support.

What this document offers

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Skype help channelOngoing

Get help via HelpMe GBV (Skype service for Deaf community)

You can access help through the HelpMe GBV Skype service for the Deaf community.

Who it is for: Deaf community members needing GBV/trafficking-related help
How to act on it: Use Skype HelpMe GBV.

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Skype HelpMe GBV

crime reporting hotlineOngoing

Report human trafficking via SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111

You can report trafficking-related information through SAPS Crime Stop using the number provided.

Who it is for: anyone who wants to report trafficking-related information
How to act on it: Call SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111

USSD reporting channelOngoing

Report via USSD 1207867#

You can use the provided USSD code to access reporting/help channels.

Who it is for: anyone who can use USSD to report or seek help
How to act on it: Dial USSD 1207867#.

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USSD 1207867#

GBV support and reporting hotlineOngoing

Get GBV support via the GBV Command Centre (0800 428 428)

You can access GBV support and reporting channels through the GBV Command Centre using the provided 24/7 number.

Who it is for: anyone needing GBV support related to trafficking
How to act on it: Call GBV Command Centre at 0800 428 428.

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GBV Command Centre 0800 428 428

emergency reporting hotlineOngoing

Report human trafficking and seek emergency help via SAPS Emergency 10111

You can report trafficking-related emergencies and get help by calling the SAPS emergency number 10111.

Who it is for: anyone who needs to report trafficking-related emergencies
How to act on it: Call SAPS Emergency 10111.

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SAPS Emergency 10111

child helplineOngoing

Get help via Childline 116

You can contact Childline using the provided number for help related to children.

Who it is for: children and/or people seeking help for children
How to act on it: Call Childline 116.

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Childline 116

national reporting hotlineOngoing

Report human trafficking via the SA National Human Trafficking Hotline (0800 222 777)

You can report human trafficking to the SA National Human Trafficking Hotline using the provided 24/7 number.

Who it is for: anyone who wants to report human trafficking
How to act on it: Call 0800 222 777.

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SA National Human Trafficking Hotline 0800 222 777

Facts

Reference

https://cge.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trafficking-in-Persons.pdf

Key Takeaways

Document subject: Trafficking in Persons (TiP) as a crime and human-rights violation
Definition: recruitment/transport/harbouring/receipt for exploitation using threats, force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power, or payments
Children: any recruitment/transport/harbouring/receipt for exploitation is trafficking even without the listed 'means' (under 18)
South African law: PACOTIP Act 7 of 2013 criminalises TiP and provides victim protection, prevention, and prosecution
Victim rights/protections listed: identity/privacy protection; health care/psychosocial support/safe accommodation; services irrespective of nationality; informed consent; prosecutorial consideration of trauma/public interest
Reporting duties: Children’s Act 38 of 2005 requires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse/neglect; SORMA requires immediate reporting to SAPS of sexual offences against children and failure to report is a criminal offence
24/7 reporting contacts: SAPS Emergency 10111; SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111; SA National Human Trafficking Hotline 0800 222 777; GBV Command Centre 0800 428 428; USSD 1207867#; Skype HelpMe GBV; Childline 116
Caution guidance: do not confront traffickers or attempt a rescue; share details such as location/time, descriptions, vehicle/phone numbers, and ad screenshots
Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Department of Social Development (DSD)
South African Police Service (SAPS)
National Human Trafficking Hotline (SA)
GBV Command Centre
Childline South Africa
Parliament of South Africa
UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
DSD designated child-protection organisation
HelpMe GBV (Skype service for Deaf community)