Trends, Precipitating Factors and Control of Human Trafficking in South Africa and Zimbabwe

This paper explores the scourge of human trafficking in South Africa and Zimbabwe- two neighboring Southern African nations. Data for this study were obtained from research articles, documents online articles on persons. The highlights trends, push/pull factors, control, as well obstacles to effective control within countries. reveals that is characterized by pull largely due its position economic powerhouse Africa. Conversely, Zimbabwe mainly spurred push factors emanating acute socio-economic problems. Despite significant efforts persons through legislation enforcement, loopholes nations, persistent challenges Zimbabwe, are impeding trafficking.