South Africa

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

By Mbali Mazibuko and Kabelo Motswagae

South Africa

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

By GroundUp Staff

South Africa

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

By Marlise Richter and Pamela Chakuvinga

South Africa

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

By Jesse Copelyn

South Africa

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

Maverick Citizen

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

By Edwin Cameron

Maverick Citizen

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

By Alicestine October and Marcus Low

South Africa

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

By Ethan van Diemen and Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa

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

By Kimberly Mutandiro for GroundUp

Maverick Citizen

Sex workers hopeful government’s decriminalisation plans come to pass

By Tariro Washinyira

Maverick Citizen

SA moves a step closer to decriminalising sex work

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Politics

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

By Nonkululeko Njilo