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Sex work

The unmasking of sex work 30 years into democracy, and the uncomfortable truths it reveals

South Africa, Maverick Life

The unmasking of sex work 30 years into democracy, and the uncomfortable truths it reveals

by: Mbali Mazibuko and Kabelo Motswagae

2024 elections — where the major political parties stand on legality of sex work

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

2024 elections — where the major political parties stand on legality of sex work

by: GroundUp Staff

Changing the law on sex work will save lives — we must see it through

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Changing the law on sex work will save lives — we must see it through

by: Marlise Richter and Pamela Chakuvinga

Decriminalising sex work can protect sex workers — and everybody else — from gender-based violence and even diseases

South Africa, World, Maverick Citizen

Decriminalising sex work can protect sex workers — and everybody else — from gender-based violence and even diseases

by: Jesse Copelyn

Busting eight myths about sex work ahead of deadline for public comments on decriminalisation bill

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Busting eight myths about sex work ahead of deadline for public comments on decriminalisation bill

by: Maria Stacey, Rebecca Walker, HyeJin Kim and Nosipho Vidima

Sex workers and moral stigmatisation — where criminal law has no place

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Sex workers and moral stigmatisation — where criminal law has no place

by: Edwin Cameron

Healthcare in 2023 — 13 important things to look out for and why you should care

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Healthcare in 2023 — 13 important things to look out for and why you should care

by: Alicestine October and Marcus Low

Mpumalanga condom shortage puts health of truckers and sex workers at risk

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Mpumalanga condom shortage puts health of truckers and sex workers at risk

by: Ethan van Diemen and Tamsin Metelerkamp

Human rights report shows need to decriminalise sex workers, says NGO

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Human rights report shows need to decriminalise sex workers, says NGO

by: Kimberly Mutandiro for GroundUp

Sex workers hopeful government’s decriminalisation plans come to pass

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Sex workers hopeful government’s decriminalisation plans come to pass

by: Tariro Washinyira

SA moves a step closer to decriminalising sex work

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

SA moves a step closer to decriminalising sex work

by: Nonkululeko Njilo

Ramaphosa: Government ‘not even close’ to resolving issues faced by women

Politics, South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Ramaphosa: Government ‘not even close’ to resolving issues faced by women

by: Nonkululeko Njilo