Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust South African NPO providing rape survivors & communities with support, access to justice & counseling

We are the oldest nonprofit organisation in South Africa that provides rape survivors and their communities with support, access to justice and the means to effect change. communications@rapecrisis.org.za


Counselling helplines
Observatory: 021 447 9762
Athlone: 021 633 9229
Khayelitsha: 021 361 9085

Office:
Tel: 021 447 1467
Fax: 021 447 5458

The festive season can be a difficult time for many survivors of sexual violence. If this period feels heavy, you are no...
29/12/2025

The festive season can be a difficult time for many survivors of sexual violence. If this period feels heavy, you are not alone. Our trained counsellors are available via our 24-hour helpline to listen, believe, and support you. Reach out whenever you need.

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Christmas can bring complicated emotions for survivors of sexual violence. If today feels overwhelming, our trained coun...
25/12/2025

Christmas can bring complicated emotions for survivors of sexual violence. If today feels overwhelming, our trained counsellors are available through our 24-hour helpline to provide support, guidance, and a safe space to be heard.

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Substance-facilitated sexual violence is intentional, harmful, and never the survivor’s fault. Understanding how it happ...
22/12/2025

Substance-facilitated sexual violence is intentional, harmful, and never the survivor’s fault. Understanding how it happens, especially during the festive season, can help challenge harmful myths and ensure survivors are believed and supported.

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If you can’t speak to anyone, you can still speak to us this festive season. Our offices are closing today for a well-de...
18/12/2025

If you can’t speak to anyone, you can still speak to us this festive season. Our offices are closing today for a well-deserved break, but our support for survivors continues throughout the holidays.

Our 24-hour helpline and the Thuthuzela Care Centres remain fully accessible, day and night. You are never alone and help is always within reach.

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As 16 Days comes to a close on International Human Rights Day, we are reminded that protecting the rights, dignity and s...
10/12/2025

As 16 Days comes to a close on International Human Rights Day, we are reminded that protecting the rights, dignity and safety of survivors is a responsibility we share every day.

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10/12/2025

This International Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that safety, dignity and justice are basic human rights and not privileges.

For years, our advocacy team has fought for these rights through our R**e Survivors’ Justice Campaign. The Work of Justice podcast tells that story: how this campaign was built, what we’ve learned, and why survivor rights still need defending.

Listen to our four-part series now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pL2lmJ66nQ7AbF8pWAIPl

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10/12/2025

This International Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that safety, dignity and justice are basic human rights and not privileges.

For years, our advocacy team has fought for these rights through our R**e Survivors’ Justice Campaign. The Work of Justice podcast tells that story: how this campaign was built, what we’ve learned, and why survivor rights still need defending.

Listen to our four-part series now on Spotify by visiting the link in our bio.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communities event. Your support helps us conti...
08/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communities event. Your support helps us continue providing counselling, court support and advocacy for survivors across Cape Town.

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Safety should never be something survivors have to earn, negotiate, or fight for. Safety is a right, not a privilege. Ev...
04/12/2025

Safety should never be something survivors have to earn, negotiate, or fight for. Safety is a right, not a privilege. Every survivor deserves to live without fear, judgement, or barriers. Let’s work together to make safety the standard in every home, workplace, and community.

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02/12/2025

Only three days to go until we gather under the stars at Maynardville Park for our very first fundraising event.

Join us this Friday, 5 December 2025, for an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the acclaimed documentary Dorpie, a powerful panel discussion, and an immersive art installation titled Safe Houses. Every ticket supports our survivor-centered programmes and helps us build safer communities for all.

Get your tickets via the link in our bio. For more information, contact Jameelah at jameelah@r**ecrisis.org.za

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Just 4 days to go! Come hungry — our lineup of local vendors is serving comfort, flavour, and community care throughout ...
01/12/2025

Just 4 days to go! Come hungry — our lineup of local vendors is serving comfort, flavour, and community care throughout the event.

Purchase your ticket here: https://qkt.io/YNjvtc

For more details, contact Jameelah at jameelah@r**ecrisis.org.za

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Join R**e Crisis for a special screening of the acclaimed South African documentary Dorpie at an evening of insight, reflection and storytelling under the stars at Maynardville Park.

We’re thrilled to announce the guest panelists who’ll be joining us at our event, Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communit...
01/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the guest panelists who’ll be joining us at our event, Safe Houses, Safe Homes, Safe Communities. Our first-ever fundraising event will take place this Friday, 5 December 2025, at Maynardville Park. Expect an unforgettable evening of film, art, and conversation under the stars.

Book your ticket here: https://qkt.io/YNjvtc. For more details, contact Jameelah at jameelah@r**ecrisis.org.za

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Join R**e Crisis for a special screening of the acclaimed South African documentary Dorpie at an evening of insight, reflection and storytelling under the stars at Maynardville Park.

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Cape Town
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Our Story

Established in 1976, the R**e Crisis Cape Town Trust is the oldest organisation in South Africa supporting the recovery of survivors, seeking justice and making change in communities.

We have a vision of a South Africa in which women are safe in their communities, and where the criminal justice system supports and empowers r**e survivors.

Our goal is to reduce the trauma experienced by r**e survivors including the secondary trauma they experience when reporting r**e to officials.

We aim to reduce the trauma experienced by survivors and encourage them to report r**e. We support communities in challenging high r**e rates and flaws in the criminal justice system.