S Africa: Sex Work Cheaper and Riskier

Increased competition is only the latest threat in a line of work that continues to put sex workers at risk of violence at the hands of clients as well as HIV, writes Health-e.

  • South Africa:   Sex Work Becomes Cheaper and Riskier

    Health-e, 2 October 2014

    Stagnating economic growth has affected the sex work industry as sex workers in Mpumalanga report charging less for work that some say has become more dangerous. Read more »

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A group of sex workers in Ngara. The women charge about US$2 for their services.

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