This brochure contains information on rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and how to get help.
Reporting Crime
City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre
(Service)The City of Cape Town has introduced a single emergency toll-free number for residents living in its area.
When you phone the number on any land line, the emergency communication centre will be able to see:
Crime Statistics Report 2022-23
(Reports and Research) Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (Western Cape Government)Draft Victims Charter
(Public Information) (File type: pdf; size: 94.96 KB)This proposed Charter lists the rights of victims during the criminal justice process and sets out how victims can exercise these rights in practice
Information and updates about the minibus taxi strike
(Public Information)Receive information and updates about the minibus taxi strike which commenced on Thursday, 03 August 2023.
Know who you can call in an emergency
(Public Information)In an emergency every second counts and it could mean the difference between life and death. Currently, there’s no single emergency number in South Africa so it’s very important for you to have the correct contact details handy for a speedy response to your specific emergency.
Police Stations
(Link)Protection from Domestic Abuse
(Service)If you're the victim of domestic relationship with, then you should apply for a protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act. A protection order has conditions, which limits the abuser's interaction with you. Should the abuser break these conditions then they can be arrested.
Reporting a Crime
(Service)Crime affects us all. You can turn the tide on crime if you report any criminal activity that you’re aware of. You can report it anonymously to the police on the Crime-stop tip-offline 086 00 10111.
Reporting a missing person
(Service)If someone close to you is missing, you should report it to the police. You don't need to wait 24 hours, report it as soon as you know they're missing.
Reporting Rape
(Service)If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can report this to the police. It is your choice whether to report, but if you do not report then your case will not be investigated or prosecuted. Police are not allowed to refuse to investigate your case if you report it. However, if there is too little evidence after an investigation by the police, a prosecutor may decide not to prosecute your case.
Safe Schools Call Centre
(Service)The WCED has established a Safe Schools Call Centre as part of the Safe Schools Programme.
Educators, learners and parents can call the toll-free number to report violence, abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, vandalism and/or complaints regarding corruption in schools.
The Call Centre also provides information on:
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