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A criminological study on obstacles to the response to human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan: Perceptions of frontline personnel

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  • Sphamandla Lindani Nkosi

    (Department of Criminology and Forensic Studies,University of KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa)

  • Mandlenkosi Richard Mphatheni

    (Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Limpopo, Republic of South Africa)

Abstract

Human trafficking has plagued the rights of many people worldwide, and it has continually put their protection in jeopardy. Thus, a need to explore the challenges and barriers encountered by stakeholders such as the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) and non-government organisations (NGOs) to respond to this scourge remains essential. The study understood the obstacles to combatting human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan through in-depth interviews. The findings of this study revealed loopholes in measurements of human trafficking; for instance, instability in partnerships of relevant stakeholders adversely impacts the fight against the menace of human trafficking. Also, current resources are perceived to be minimal to match the severity of this crime. As a recommendation, SAPS and NGOs should advance their technological capacities, and acquiring appropriate knowledge and regular training of officials should remain the focal point of any response to human trafficking. Moreover, technological advancement should match or surpass the sophistication in crime commission to rapidly identify human traffickers and victimisation instances. Key Words:Human trafficking, Durban Metropolitan, SAPS, NGOs, Human rights

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  • Sphamandla Lindani Nkosi & Mandlenkosi Richard Mphatheni, 2022. "A criminological study on obstacles to the response to human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan: Perceptions of frontline personnel," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(4), pages 397-405, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:11:y:2022:i:4:p:397-405
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i4.1755
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    1. Rescar Chauke & Puleng Motlalekgosi & Jacob Mofokeng, 2022. "Exploring police methods and challenges of identifying human trafficking activities in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(9), pages 250-264, December.

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