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

Sphamandla Lindani Nkosi and Mandlenkosi Richard Mphatheni
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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

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2022, vol. 11, issue 4, 397-405

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

Date: 2022
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