I was one of those people that did not know that human trafficking exists. Or maybe I just did not want it to exist.

Human trafficking/Sex slaves/People being sold in South Africa? Hmmm.  Then I thought, ok maybe, but not that often. And not in SA at least, maybe in other countries, yes.

Marionette van Deventer from Stop Trafficking of People asked me to take some behind the scene shots for their “2010 Human Traffic Campaign“. Their organisation was started at the beginning of 2009 by Corinne Sandenbergh and the aim of the campaign is to make people aware of what Human Trafficking is and also to give them practical ways in which they can get involved.

I loved shooting people like Shado Twala, Antoinette Kellerman, Thuli Zuma and the 2 girls from Freshly Ground, but I was SHOCKED by the statistics on Human Trafficking in SA, specifically in connection with the Soccer World Cup 2010. Please do yourself a favour by following this link. Quentin Krog and Floyed de Vaal, the crazy cool creative guys from Firestorm Production put together two videos that is both entertaining and freakishly informative.  It’s definitely worth the watch…and to Tweet…and Facebook…and to send to your mother…and friend…and the rest of the world!!!!

And if possible, act on it. To be shocked alone has never helped anyone.

Antoinette Kellerman

Shado Twala



Make up done by Shanaz: 072 653 3670


Marionette


Thuli Zuma


Floyed de Vaal van Firestorm Production
Kyla-Rose of Freshly Ground

Zolani of Freshly Ground
Kyla-Rose & Zolani of Freshly Ground

Quentin Krog of Firestorm Production

Zolani of Freshly Ground looking at a shocking documentary about Human trafficking. This is a real life story of a South African guy that was involved in it, not so many days ago. To see what she watched, click here.




The whole behind the scene team: Make up (Shanaz 072 653 3670), Firestorm Production and Marionette.

Please go see what the “Campaign Agains Human Trafficking” is all about.