A heated legal battle is underway as sex workers and activists push for the decriminalization of sex work in the Western Cape High Court. The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce, alongside the Sex Worker Movement of South Africa, are challenging laws that criminalize their trade. They argue these laws violate constitutional rights. Opponents, however, are resisting the move, citing moral and social concerns. The case lodged last year by SWEAT and other organisations, seeks formal recognition of the sex industry. While the court deliberates, the National Prosecuting Authority has paused prosecutions of sex workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Constance Mathe, National Coordinator at the Asijiki Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Sex Work