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Public Protector calls for sextortion to be prosecuted under corruption laws

IOL · 17 August 2026 at 17:37

Public Protector calls for sextortion to be prosecuted under corruption laws

As sextortion gains attention, Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka advocates for its classification as corruption, igniting a crucial debate among experts about the effectiveness of this legal strategy.

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