SAVF - Carletonville
SAVF Carletonville operates a DSD-registered shelter explicitly providing safe housing for GBV victims alongside meals, social services, life skills, grant assistance, counselling, and employment support in Carletonville, West Rand, Gauteng. One of SAVF's confirmed GBV shelter facilities, it serves the gold-mining community of Merafong City where domestic violence and family breakdown are significant challenges.
Contact & Location
- Sheena van der Westhuizen (Regional Manager)
- 7 Uralite St, Carletonville, 2499 or Cnr Talc and Cosmos Street, Carletonville, Gauteng
Opening Hours
This organisation operates 24 hours.
About
About SAVF Carletonville
SAVF (Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie / South African Women's Federation) Carletonville operates a DSD-registered shelter providing safe housing for victims of gender-based violence alongside comprehensive support services.
Services
- Emergency shelter — safe accommodation for GBV victims and their children, with meals, clothing, and toiletries provided.
- Counselling — individual and group counselling for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
- Life skills programmes — workshops on budgeting, parenting, job readiness, and building self-esteem.
- Family services — family reunification support, parenting guidance, and mediation.
- Legal referral — assistance with protection orders, maintenance, and connecting with legal aid services.
- Children's support — care and support for children accompanying their mothers in the shelter.
- Reintegration — planning and support for residents transitioning to independent living.
Who Can Access These Services
Women and their children fleeing domestic violence or GBV can contact SAVF Carletonville directly or be referred by police, social workers, or other NGOs. Services are free.