South Africa: Ramaphosa Launches 'Historic' Plan to Aid Sex Workers

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday it's concerning that, while the Department of Health supplies sex workers with condoms, it is not uncommon for the police to confiscate them.

In a speech hailed as a "historic" moment for sex workers by the Sex Workers' Education and Advocacy Taskforce, Ramaphosa said sex workers could not be denied their humanity and their right to dignity.

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