Answer the following questions;
As you have highlighted, South Africa seems to have appropriate legislation in place to combat modern slavery, including provisions in the Constitution. However, and almost unsurprisingly, enforcement seems to be the problem. Are there any significant barriers to ensuring adequate enforcement?
Also, is South Africa a part of any regional organisations? If so, maybe this can be a good way to foster collaborative responses to addressing modern slavery in the region. Just a thought :
You mentioned political leverage in your presentation, is government corruption one of the challenges facing South Africa in its work against modern slavery?
Good legislation but a gap between what the law is and how it’s carried out. What’s the labour union situation like there, and is there a framework for effective labour inspection?
Lastly, have there been any sort of consequences or sanctions against South Africa by international institutions or other governments? Considering they’re an emerging power (for lack of better term) they might prove susceptible to international pressure.
