This Youth Month, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) is shining a spotlight on the resilience of young women who are surviving and rising beyond gender-based violence. One such voice is Ayanda Mkhize, a 27-year-old mother who has turned her personal trauma into a mission of awareness and hope. Ayanda, who fell into an abusive relationship in her...Continue reading
While South Africa is in lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, for some, isolating at homepresents additional risks. Know that help is available during the lockdown – for anyone at risk of domesticand gender-based violence. NSMSA DV Saftey Planning – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Download the Safety Plan – for staying safe while enduring an abusive relationship, or...
Turning the Tide: Guidelines For Caring And Effective Shelters For Survivors of GBV is an invaluabletool for the organisational development of GBV shelters by their Boards of Management, managersand staff members, both in South Africa and globally. NISAA Shelter Model Handbook – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
The Fourth Indaba, convened on 16th – 17th October 2024 by the National Shelter Movement inpartnership with the National Department of Social Development and the Heinrich Boell Foundation(HBF, built onto the three previous Indabas, by beginning to assert the articulation of progressivesheltering as a framework that could provide a vision for strengthened sheltering in South Africa. Inalignment with previous Indabas,...Continue reading
It is with great pride, gratitude and sadness that I present the Annual Report of the National ShelterMovement of South Africa (NSMSA) for 2023/2024. There is the saying that a sign of good work is workingoneself out of a job. However, although GREAT work is being done it does not seem like we are makingsubstantial gains in combating violence against...Continue reading
The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) is appalled and outraged by the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused on charges of rape, human trafficking, and racketeering. This verdict is not just a failure of the justice system – it is a devastating betrayal of every survivor who has ever come forward seeking justice. A Justice System That...Continue reading
14 March 2025: The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) acknowledges the reduced VAT increase from 2% to 0.5% as a minor relief for shelters but remains deeply concerned about the broader funding gaps and Treasury’s weak response to addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the national budget. While the slower rise in costs slightly alleviates immediate financial...
With the country left in suspense following the cancellation of the Budget Speech, last month, all eyes are now on what could be a make-or-break fiscal announcement. As speculation swirls over a potential 2% VAT hike, South Africa’s shelters for abused women and children are bracing for devastating consequences. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) warns that, at...Continue reading
The festive season brings joy and celebration – but for many, it’s also a time of heightened vulnerability to domestic violence and abuse. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) reminds survivors that help is available 24/7, no matter where you are in the country. The NSMSA’s toll-free helpline (0800 001 005), staffed by trained social workers, provides critical...
On 30 November 2024, Dr. Zubeda Dangor – representing the Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development and the National Shelter Movement of SA (NSMSA) – attended the launch of Tosunga Baninga’s “Change the Script” campaign, which focuses on challenging societal norms that perpetuate violence and fostering a culture of accountability. The event, held as part of the 16 Days of Activism...