A suspect in a human trafficking case in Cape Town was on Monday arrested in Durban. The 38-year-old is sought in connection with a case opened in September 2024 in Plumstead.
During September 2024, the Hawks in the Western
Cape, supported by officials from Department of Home Affairs visited a
suspected address in Plumstead, Cape Town. Twelve occupants were found on the
premises of which five female persons were identified as sex workers. The
person found to be managing the brothel was identified.
‘’During investigation, a minor female was
screened and found to be a victim of trafficking. She was handed over to the
social workers from Department of Social Development for emergency placement. Furthermore,
two traffickers were identified whereby warrants of arrest were authorised,’’
said Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, Hawks in the Western Cape.
The suspect will make her first appearance in
transit in the Durban Magistrates Court on Tuesday, thereafter will be
transferred to Cape Town.
The matter against Rogers Mubiru, who was the
first suspect, was postponed to 17 April 2025 for formal bail application.
Done by: Mitchum George
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