The services offering shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) victims in South Africa.

Sibongile Mofokeng welcomes Mrs. Ziyanda Maqala from the Department of Social Development to discuss the services offering shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) victims in South Africa. They highlight that the government has been actively providing and renovating properties across the country to serve as safe shelters for GBV survivors. These shelters offer protection, counseling, healing, and empowerment to help victims rebuild their lives and break the cycle of violence. The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with the National Shelter Movement, aims to ensure that nearly every district in South Africa has access to a fully functional GBV shelter, providing critical care and support to vulnerable communities. For help: Contacts:
• Phone GBV Command Centre Toll Free Number: 0800 428 428
• Send a please call me *120*7867#
• Go to your nearest police station and report at the Victim-Friendly Room
• Go to the nearest DSD office