The South African government announced on March 4 they will house victims of gender-based violence in state-owned properties.

Today it was announced that a further six properties in the Western Cape and two in Gauteng were being handed over for use as shelters to house vulnerable women and children.

The exact locations of the properties were not revealed for security reasons. At these locations abused women will receive psychological, legal and healthcare support services. The properties will be accessible and open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Patricia De Lille, Minister of Public Works, in a joint statement with Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, announced a programme to house victims of gender based violence in state owned properties.

In December 2019 the Department of Public Works handed over the first four properties to the Department of Social Development for use as shelters for vulnerable women and children. This forms part of President Ramaphosa’s emergency response plan.

Today it was announced that a further six properties in the Western Cape and two in Gauteng were being handed over for use as shelters to house vulnerable women and children.

The exact locations of the properties were not revealed for security reasons. At this locations abused women will received psychological, legal and healthcare support services. The properties will be accessible and open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.