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Collected on 8 September 2026
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GBV Ambassador Programme (Metro East)
Residents of the Metro East region, including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Eerste River, Mfuleni, and Somerset West, can join the GBV Ambassador Programme as trained volunteers to raise awareness, provide information on support services, and refer domestic violence cases to SAPS and local DSD offices. Some ambassadors may also volunteer at police station victim-friendly rooms.
The document's recorded date is 24 July 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Western Cape, City of Cape Town
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/gbv-support-services-strengthened-cape-metro
Closing Date
24 July 2025
On 24 July 2025, the department launched its 11th GBV Ambassador programme, this time in the Metro East region, which covers Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Eerste River, Mfuleni, and Somerset West.
Support Services for GBV Victims
Victims of gender-based violence can access support through the Department of Social Development’s Victim Empowerment Programme, including counselling, referrals, legal aid, and emergency assistance. The services are available across the Western Cape, including all areas where GBV Ambassadors operate.
The document's recorded date is 24 July 2025. Confirm on the official source.
To access more information about services offered by the Department for GBV victims, call our toll-free number on 0800 220 250 , send an email to SD.CustomerCare@westerncape.gov.za or visit: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/social-development/service/victim-empowerment-programme
