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SWEAT advocates for the health & human rights of sex workers and the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in South Africa. [email protected] 0800606060

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@DOJCD_ZA Deputy Minister Andries Nel confirms:
Sex work decriminalisation does NOT require a new regulatory framework.
Government departments agree existing laws are largely sufficient. with minor amendments anticipated

The path is clear.
The Bill must follow.

#DecrimSexWork

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With deep thanks to @NZPC_ , sex workers, MPs, Parliament, researchers & advocates across Aotearoa 🇳🇿
Thank you for your generosity and for your time, your knowledge, and your lived realities of #decrimsexwork
We leave with renewed urgency & the work continues — together.✊🏽🌍

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SWEAT & Asijiki re in Aotearoa 🇳🇿 learning what decrim looks like in practice.
Clear rules. Consent. Accountability.
This is what decriminalisation makes possible — dignity, protection, agency.
SA deserves the same. ✊🏽
#DecrimSexWorkNow

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#FridayFire🔥Sex work is work.
Today and every day.
#DecrimSexWork

Support our work: https://t.co/k5fU8Llhjt

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A powerful day of learning in Aotearoa 🇳🇿 Engaging with @DrLynziA & MP Ricardo Menéndez March on what decrim looks like in practice more than 20 years on.
From research that sustains advocacy, to policymakers who listen to the people — these conversations matter & matters for 🇿🇦

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A small, unexpected moment — finding SWEAT & @Sisonke_ZA in Aotearoa 🇳🇿

Even here, decades after decriminalisation, the connection to SA remains.

Because this movement is bigger than borders — and it doesn’t end with one win. ✊🏽🌍 #decrimsexwork

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Grateful to Aotearoa @NZPC_ for hosting SWEAT & Asijiki. Over 20 years since they achieved decrim & we’re here to learn directly from sex workers, organisers & policymakers, because in the face of misinformation — lived experience matters. #DecrimSexWork #SexWorkisWork

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Advocacy. Evidence. Lived experience.
SWEAT continues to work towards decriminalisation — for safety, dignity, and rights.
#DecrimNow
Support the work & #FundtheFight 👉 https://t.co/k5fU8Llhjt

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A world where sex work is criminalised is a world where human rights are conditional.

Dignity, safety, and justice belong to all of us — without exception

#HumanRightsDay #DecrimSexWork

If you're able, support the work💜 https://t.co/k5fU8Llhjt

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Scenes from Reclaiming Power & Justice at the Table this weekend. ✨

Good food, bold conversations, and a room full of people who know that justice isn’t just an idea — it’s something we organise for.

Power looks good around a table. 💛
#DecrimSexWork #nothingaboutuswithoutus

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👏 Duduzile Dlamini, Advocacy Manager at Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce, on her confirmation as Steering Committee member of the @NationalDialogu representing sex work sector. ✊🏾We belong in national conversations about rights & democracy. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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Tomorrow we gather in Cape Town. ☂️
Sex workers and allies come together to celebrate solidarity, launch a new global report on sex work laws, and affirm what we’ve always known:
Full decriminalisation protects sex workers.
Our Work. Our Rights. Our Joy.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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✨ International Sex Worker Rights Day ✨🌍
Today, 3 March, we honour the legacy of sex workers who marched for dignity — & we continue the fight for rights, safety & self-determination.
We are the experts of our own lives. Centre us. Stand in solidarity. Decriminalise sex work.

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Four legal models exist.

Only full decriminalisation removes criminal penalties and centres safety, health & constitutional rights.

It’s the evidence-based approach.
It’s the rights-based approach.
We remain clear: #DecrimNow

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FULL LINE-UP DROP 🔥

Yaya Ninja (Vogue)
General Issue & Chillz (Live)
The Kings Collab
Daddy Long Legs (Pole)
Friday the 13th. Roxy’s, Woodstock.
Doors 8PM | Show 10PM
R100 online | R120 door
🔗 https://t.co/NVK8eVZc0m
Love. Sweat. A little horror. #NIGHTWORK #sexworkiswork

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Roses are overrated.

This Valentine’s, we’re choosing drag, pole, sweat & a little horror 🩸

NIGHT WORK lands on Friday the 13th at Roxy’s, Woodstock.

💔 Different kind of date night
💀 Different kind of love
🎟 R100 online | R120 at the door
👉 https://t.co/NVK8eVZc0m

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Not your usual Valentine’s 🩸

Night Work — Friday the 13th
🎟 https://t.co/NVK8eVZc0m

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The fight for #DecrimSexWork is moving forward.

Decrim Bill advocacy, the upcoming court case, and growing coalitions with sex workers, civil society, and legal allies are all part of the strategy to end criminalisation.

Stand with sex workers.
#DecrimNow #SexWorkIsWork

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Valentine’s, but make it unhinged 🩸
No roses. Just pole, drag, drinks & sweat.
February, Friday the 13th.
#NightWork
📍 Roxy’s, Woodstock
🕙 8PM
🎟️ R100 online | R120 at the door
Tickets 👉 https://t.co/NVK8eVZc0m
#sexworkiswork

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First day back in the office & wishing our community, allies, and partners a year of strength, care & solidarity.
#DecrimSexWork remains at the heart of our work - follow our pages to stay informed and learn how to get involved and support the fight for justice.💜
#sexworkiswork