Thandi was 16 when she left her small village in the Eastern Cape. Her family was struggling, and when a friendly woman offered her a job in Johannesburg as a shop assistant, it sounded like a dream. The woman promised good pay, food, and a safe place to stay. Thandi’s mother hesitated, but finally agreed — believing her daughter would be able to send money home.
When Thandi arrived in the city, things changed quickly. Her phone was taken away “for safety reasons,” and she was told she owed money for transport and accommodation. Days later, she was taken to a house where several other girls lived. There was no shop. Instead, she was forced to work in conditions she didn’t understand, threatened if she refused, and locked in at night.
Months passed before a neighbor noticed her crying through a window and called a local NGO that worked with victims of trafficking. Police and social workers intervened, and Thandi was finally rescued. She now lives in a shelter and is continuing her schooling with the help of community organizations.
Why This Story Matters
Stories like Thandi’s are tragically common across South Africa. Traffickers often target young women from poor communities, promising jobs, education, or a better life. They exploit trust, poverty, and hope.
By raising awareness, communities can learn to recognize warning signs —
false promises, restricted movement, and isolation — and protect vulnerable
individuals from falling into similar traps.
Through our Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign, we educate parents and children about safety, prevention, and knowing the signs of danger.
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