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If you are in immediate danger

Call the police immediately. You have the right to be safe.

Call SAPS: 10111

National Helplines

SAPS Emergency

South African Police Service

10111

GBV Command Centre

Gender-Based Violence helpline — free & confidential

0800 428 428

Stop Gender Violence

National helpline for GBV support

0800 150 150

Ambulance

National ambulance emergency number

10177

Childline SA

24hr helpline for children in distress

116

Lifeline SA

Crisis counselling and support

0861 322 322

Rape Crisis Cape Town

Counselling & support for sexual violence survivors

021 447 9762

TEARS Foundation

SMS helpline for GBV — text for help

0800 786 273

Saartjie Baartman Centre

One-stop centre for abused women & children

021 433 1983

Your safety comes first

  • All calls to the GBV Command Centre (0800 428 428) are free and confidential.
  • You can get help in all 11 official languages.
  • If you cannot speak freely, many helplines accept SMS or WhatsApp messages.
  • Ask a trusted friend, neighbour, or family member to call on your behalf if needed.