How to report

When reporting child abuse, the primary concern is the safety of the child. Child abuse must be reported to a social worker, at a child welfare office or at a police station. To report child abuse to Metropolitan Police Services, you can call their hotline on 0800 323 1310. Please be sure to contact your nearest South African Police Service (SAPS) station as well.

You can also seek help at the following organisations:

RAPCAN (Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)

Telephone:
021 712 2330 
Website:
RAPCAN

Childline South Africa (24-hour toll-free helpline)

Telephone:
0800 055 555

Childline Western Cape

Telephone:
021 762 8198 / 021 461 1114

LifeLine Western Cape

Telephone:
021 461 1113

Finally, you can also go directly to any of the healthcare facilities in the province dedicated to the management of children who have been abused.

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