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
Our profile picture is purple today, tomorrow, and always — until the violence ends. We stand with Women for Change, with survivors, and with every voice calling for justice, safety, and accountability in South Africa.
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14/11/2025
Healing takes courage, and sometimes it starts with being heard. Edith, one of our volunteer counsellors, shares what it means to hold space for survivors with empathy, strength, and hope.
If you need support, we are here for you.
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06/11/2025
Join us for our first-ever fundraising event on Friday, 5 December 2025 at Maynardville Park. Experience an evening of film, art and conversation under the stars. All proceeds support R**e Crisis programmes that provide direct services and safe spaces for survivors of sexual violence.
For more information, 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.
04/11/2025
On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, we hosted our 3rd Annual Donor Luncheon — a celebration of the people and partnerships who make our work possible.
Every person in the room represented compassion in motion, standing beside survivors and helping us build a future free from violence.
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03/11/2025
"R**e Crisis is our rooted foundation, and we anchored ourselves on that foundation in the face of significant losses, allowing us to navigate complex emotions within the organisation while holding space for each other during trying times." — Nazma Hendricks, Director
Sexual Offences Courts are specialised, survivor-centered courts designed to make the justice process less traumatic. Here, survivors can testify from a private room via CCTV, stay separate from the accused, and receive dedicated legal support. In some courts, a R**e Crisis Court Supporter is also there to walk beside you with care and compassion.
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29/10/2025
At R**e Crisis, we support survivors and their loved ones through confidential counselling. If you or someone you care about needs support, we are here for you.
You don’t have to face this alone. Whether it happened recently or years ago, you deserve care, compassion, and a space to be heard. Our trained counsellors are here to listen and support you, offering free and confidential counselling in English, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans, 24 hours a day.
Your healing matters, and so does your voice. Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to help.
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24/10/2025
23/10/2025
Counselling helps survivors process their experiences, regain confidence, and take steps towards healing. Your support ensures these vital services remain free, confidential, and accessible to all survivors of sexual violence.
Together, we can help survivors feel heard, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
**eCrisisCTT
21/10/2025
There’s no “right” way to respond to trauma. Your body and mind are doing their best to protect you. Just know that healing is possible and help is available.
If you can't speak to anyone, speak to us:
English (021 447 9762)
isiXhosa (021 361 9085)
Afrikaans (021 633 9229)
WhatsApp line (083 222 5164, weekdays)
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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.