The National Prosecuting Authority partners with Vodacom and GBVF Respond Fund to unveil GBV care centre in Cradock, Eastern Cape
In a significant step towards enhancing support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), the National Prosecuting Authority has partnered with Vodacom South Africa and the GBVF Response Fund to open a Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) at Cradock Hospital in the Eastern Cape. TCCs are a one-stop facility, established as part of South Africa’s strategy to address gender-based violence, reduce secondary victimisation, improve conviction rates, and expedite case finalisation. The Thuthuzela project is led by the NPA’s Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit (SOCA), in partnership with various departments and donors as a response to the urgent need for an integrated strategy for prevention, response and support for victims of gender-based violence. TCCs offer a holistic approach that allows victims to safely report GBV and receive immediate medical attention and counselling in one location. In this way, victims receive the appropriate support without secondary victimisation...