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Shadows in the Digital Age: The Exploitation of South African Women through Deceptive Overseas Recruitment

by Thabo Sebata
August 27, 2025

South African women are being tricked by fake job offers on social media that promise work overseas but lead to dangerous, unwanted labor often in drone factories instead of the promised fields. Recruiters use trusted local figures and clever online tricks to make these offers seem real, trapping women far from home and family. The government and community groups are fighting back with education, verification tools, and stronger laws to protect women from this digital form of trafficking. Together, they hope to turn the tide against exploitation and build safer paths to real opportunities.

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