Report all cases of rape, sexual assault or any form of violence to a local police station or call the toll-free Crime Stop number: 086 00 10111.

Gender-based violence (GBV) does not discriminate. Any person of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim or perpetrator of GBV.

People may be victims of abuse if: 

They seem fearful of their partner; spend less time with family and friends; often criticised or belittled by their partner; partner is jealous, possessive and/or aggressive; have become unusually quiet or withdrawn and have physical injuries such as bruises or broken bones.

Get involved

• Men are encouraged to join movement to end gender based violence. 
•  Join community-based Victim Support initiatives; be trained as a Volunteer.
• Be part of the national dialogues throughout the country to allow communities to speak freely about gender based violence. 
• Report acts of abuse and violence to the nearest Police Station.
   

How you can help victims of abuse:

• believe the person
• listen with compassion and do not judge
• offer practical support, such as accompanying the person to the police station
• Share the gender-based violence number, 0800 428 428, so that they can call to get help.

Quick facts

• Murder rate of women increased by 117% between 2015 and 2016.
• Sexual offences against women increased from 31 665 in 2015/16 to 70 813 in 2016/17.
• The number of women who experienced sexual offences moved from 31 665 in 2015/16 to 70 813 in 2016/17, which is an increase of 53%.
• Everyday three women die at the hands of their intimate partner in South Africa.
• Crime statistics for 2016/17 indicates that a total of 49,660 sexual offences were recorded by the police.
• Crime statistics 2016/17: An average of 109.1 rapes are recorded each day
• Crimes against women in 2015/16 increased by 2.15% compared to 2014/15.
• Statistics SA victims of crime survey for 2016/17 indicates a 117% increase in sexual offence cases