The objects of this Act are to—
(a) |
give effect to the Republic’s obligations concerning the trafficking of persons in terms of international agreements; |
(b) |
provide for the prosecution of persons who commit offences referred to in this Act and for appropriate penalties; |
(c) |
provide for the prevention of trafficking in persons and for the protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking; |
(d) |
provide services to victims of trafficking; |
(e) |
provide for effective enforcement measures; |
(f) |
provide for the co-ordinated implementation, application and administration of this Act, including the development of a draft national policy framework; and |
(g) |
combat trafficking in persons in a co-ordinated manner. |