Official source
Source domain: gardenroute.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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Apply for a protection order at the nearest court
You can apply for a protection order at the nearest court where you live or work.
Jy het die opsie om aansoek te doen vir ’n beskermingsbevel by die naaste hof waar jy woon of werk.
Places
George Local Municipality, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GBV-Referral-Pathway-Afrikaans.pdf
Access aftercare services or support groups
You can access nasorgdienste (aftercare services) or contact ondersteuningsgroepe (support groups).
Jy kan toegang kry tot nasorgdienste of met ondersteuningsgroepe skakel.
Get help/services from a service provider (including social workers)
The pamphlet says you can get help/services from the service provider indicated in the pamphlet, and that maatskaplike werkers (social workers) help you through the healing process and show you how to stay safe.
Maatskaplike werkers is daar om jou deur jou genesingsproses te help en vir jou te wys hoe jy veilig kan bly.
Have a dossier opened by reporting the case to SAPS
You have the option to report the case to SAPS, where a dossier will be opened.
Jy het die opsie om die saak by die SuidAfrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPS)aan te meld, waar ’n dossier geopen sal word.
Report GBV/femicide to the South African Police Service (SAPD/SAPS)
You can report what happened to the South African Police Service (SAPD/SAPS) or to a service provider such as the Department of Social Development (DMO).
Rapporteer wat met jou gebeur het by die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) of diensverskaffer, bv. Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling (DMO).
