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source of divide.
Hence, the South
African Human Rights
Commission’s Equality
Report, 2012 refers to
an element of classism
which complicates the
picture of racism in
South Africa, but still
underlines that race is
still the dominant
factor in inter- group
experiences and
relations.
racially-motivated
crimes.
Anti-trafficking
project focusing
on women and
children and
targeting
perpetrators
Continuous The Prevention and
Combating of
Trafficking in Persons
Bill 7 of 2010 has been
approved
The government has
further established
the Provincial Task
Teams on Human
Trafficking. The
legislation and
forums are aimed at
protecting the
vulnerable groups
such women and
children
Promote
traditional
leadership and
cultural practices
and ensure
strategic
alignment
between
traditional
leadership
systems and
institutions
within broader
social system
Continuous The government has
established forums
aimed at promoting
and enhancing the
role of traditional
leaders such as
Traditional Leaders
Parliament
Various Provinces
have dedicated
departments
dealing with matters
relating to the
institution of
traditional
leadership
The government has
developed a National
Traditional Affairs Bill
of 2011 aimed at
increasing synergy
between institution of
traditional leadership
and the broader legal
and social system
The recognition of
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The Seriti
Commission report
for the
remuneration of
Public Office Bearers
had confirmed that
traditional leaders
are public office
bearers and should