Support for sex workers often involves more than a single health service. CPC’s West Rand team brought together outreach, testing, counselling and rights-related assistance during July–September 2026, helping people connect with the support appropriate to their circumstances.
The quarterly report records 4,651 sex workers reached with the programme’s defined HIV prevention package and 2,111 receiving HIV testing services. These are separate service indicators, with possible overlap between the people counted.
Following up when rights are violated
Of 45 reported human rights violation cases, the programme recorded 43 as resolved through legal or non-legal interventions. One remained pending and one was closed after the client withdrew the case. Resolution in programme reporting can include counselling, referrals and legal assistance; it does not necessarily mean a criminal conviction.
The report describes support that included protection orders for sex workers facing violence and counselling for people who did not wish to pursue a legal case. Personal names, case codes, locations and other identifying details are omitted here. No individual’s experience is presented as typical of everyone using the programme.
CPC’s paralegals, social workers and legal and advocacy staff worked alongside external service providers to respond to these needs. The report records 23 cases resolved internally and 20 through collaboration with external stakeholders.
Building trust through regular contact
Peer educators and linkage officers coordinated outreach and follow-up, supported by planning and regular review of service data. Twelve small-group sessions reached 180 participants, and 180 dignity packs were distributed. The sessions provided opportunities for discussion about prevention, treatment and access to services.
Eight staff members also completed HIV Testing Services training during the quarter. This adds to the practical capacity behind CPC’s work, alongside the relationships that staff build with communities and partner organisations.
The report acknowledges continuing difficulties, including prevention supply shortages and challenges maintaining contact when people move. These make persistent follow-up and reliable partnerships especially important.
The results show how CPC’s services connect: health outreach can open a conversation, that conversation can identify another need, and coordinated support can help a person take the next step. The work continues after a referral, through contact, advocacy and follow-up.
Reporting period: July–September 2026. Source: CPC West Rand quarterly narrative report. Personal experiences are summarised without identifying details.
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