Riyaz Patel
The six life sentences, and an additional 129 years imprisonment, handed down to convicted human trafficker, Ediozi Odi, is a clear indication of government’s intent that human trafficking and related crimes will be met with the harshest sentences possible by South Africa’s courts.
In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court this week handed down the sentence to Odi, a Nigerian national, for human trafficking and related charges after he kept three young girls hostage to work as sex slaves.
“This ruling shows that those found guilty of human trafficking and related crimes will be met with the harshest sentences possible,” said Acting GCIS Director General Phumla Williams in a statement.
“Government remains committed to ensuring that all South Africans are and feel safe. Our country is at a place in time where the crimes against women and children are reaching alarming levels and government will not allow this
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