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Relative ‘sold’ girl (14) to man (23) for R5 000

human trafficking

A relative of a 14-year-old girl has been arrested after he allegedly “sold” the girl for R5 000 to his 23-year-old co-worker – who claimed to be in “love” with her.

The truck driver, 43, from the North Coast, is due to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court today (Wednesday) on charges of human trafficking, defeating the administration of justice, perjury and charges under the finance act for the wasteful usage of state resources.

The 23-year-old Malawian national has also been arrested and charged with statutory rape and being in the country illegally.

Both suspects worked for a local logistics company.

The drama unfolded on February

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