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Africa Daily, Africa Daily, Focus on Africa: South Africa's human trafficking problem

Africa Daily

Africa Daily

Focus on Africa: South Africa's human trafficking problem

May 30, 2025

32 minutes

Available for over a year

A South African woman, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been given life sentences after being convicted of trafficking her missing 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. The case has captivated and horrified audiences around the world. It has also highlighted the wider issue of human trafficking in South Africa. An anti-trafficking campaigner responds to the rulling and explains the extend of problem in the country.

Also, Kenya and Mayotte sign a trade deal to boost economic ties. What will be traded?

And a tribute to and exploration of, Kenya's literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o, who has died at the age of 87.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe

Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer

Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Tom Kavanagh and Amie Liebowitz in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi

Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp

Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard