The objects of this Act are to—
| (a) | give effect to the Republic’s obligations concerning the trafficking of persons in terms of international agreements; |
| (b) | provide for the prosecution of persons who commit offences referred to in this Act and for appropriate penalties; |
| (c) | provide for the prevention of trafficking in persons and for the protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking; |
| (d) | provide services to victims of trafficking; |
| (e) | provide for effective enforcement measures; |
| (f) | provide for the co-ordinated implementation, application and administration of this Act, including the development of a draft national policy framework; and |
| (g) | combat trafficking in persons in a co-ordinated manner. |
