NGO / support contact list
Local: Woodstock / Observatory / Salt River
| Service | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Police Station | 021-442-3117 / 021-442-3121 | Local SAPS station |
| Visible Policing / Community Service Centre (Woodstock) | 082 469 3096 | Local policing contact |
| Station Commander (Woodstock SAPS) | 082 374 4916 | Senior Superintendent |
| OBSID Security Control Room / WhatsApp | 074 636 9933 | Observatory security patrols |
| Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust | 021-447-9762 | Based at 23 Trill Rd, Observatory – survivor support, counselling |
Cape Town NGOs / Organisations
| Organisation | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Legal Centre | 021-424-5660 | Legal assistance, women’s rights, protection orders |
| SA Human Rights Commission (Cape Town Office) | 021-426-2277 | Complaints about human rights violations & discrimination |
| Legal Aid South Africa | 0800-110-110 | Free legal advice for those who cannot afford private lawyers |
National & Provincial Hotlines
| Hotline / Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SAPS Emergency | 10111 | For urgent / life-threatening crimes |
| Crime Stop | 0860 010 111 | Anonymous crime tip-offs |
| Domestic Violence / GBV Command Centre | 0800-428-428 or 1207867# | 24/7 GBV helpline |
| STOP Gender Violence Helpline | 0800-150-150 | National support |
| Lifeline South Africa | 0861-322-322 | Counselling & crisis intervention |
| Assault / Advice Helpline | 0861-322-322 | Same number as Lifeline, general trauma support |
| Department of Social Development Toll-Free Line | 0800-220-250 | Referrals and social support |
| Victim Empowerment Programme (Western Cape Gov) | 021-483-4303 | Victim assistance coordinators in the province |
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