Here is where the most sexual assaults and rapes are reported

Here are the three hotspots where the most sexual assaults and rapes are reported in Tshwane. 

Police minister Bheki Cele has presented the latest crime statistics for South Africa, covering the first quarter of the 2023/24 administrative year, which runs from October to December 2023.

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Here is the breakdown of the reported cases: 

Sexual Offences: 

• Temba Tshwane District – 59 cases were reported from October to December 2023. 
• Mamelodi East Tshwane District – 51 cases were reported from October to December 2023. 

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Rape:

• Temba Tshwane District – 46 cases were reported from October to December 2023. 

Sexual Assaults:

• Temba Tshwane District – 11 cases were reported from October to December 2023. 
• Mabopane Tshwane District – 10 cases were reported from October to December 2023. 

The crime statistics revealed an increase in all three of these serious crimes in Tshwane. 

Have you been a victim of any of these crimes? 

Here are a list of places where you can seek help: 

South African Police Service

In a case of domestic violence or sexual assault, the South African Police Service will help you find:

• medical attention;
• shelter
• victim counselling.

SAPS emergency number: 10111

People Opposed to Woman Abuse (Powa)

Powa provides counselling, both over the phone and in person, temporary shelter for and legal help to women who have experienced violence.

• Website: https://www.powa.co.za
• Tel: 011 642 4345
• E-mail: info@powa.co.za
• Social media: Facebook and Twitter

Families South Africa (Famsa)

Famsa provides counselling and education to help improve marriages and families. It helps in cases of domestic violence and trauma, divorces and mediation. There are 27 offices across the country.

• Website: https://www.famsaorg.mzansiitsolutions.co.za/
• Tel: 011 975 7106/7

Tears Foundation

TEARS Foundation provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

• Website: https://www.tears.co.za/
• Free SMS helpline: *134*7355#
• Tel: 010 590 5920
• Email: info@tears.co.za
• Social media: Facebook and Twitter

Thuthuzela Care Centres

Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) are one-stop facilities that have been introduced as a critical part of South Africa’s anti-rape strategy, aiming to reduce secondary victimisation and to build a case ready for successful prosecution. The website also provides access to information on gender-based violence.

• Website: https://www.soulcity.org.za/
• Contact details for care centres

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