Support and Protection Information Relating to Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence
Emergency Assistance Information:
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For emergency assistance on-campus and at accredited residences call Protection Services 041 504 2009
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Emergency assistance in Gender-Based Violence cases call 078 548 9708 or speed dial *51842 using the university telephone network
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Trauma counselling call 072 710 9965 or speed dial *51742 using the university telephone network
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For emergency assistance when not on university property or university-associated activities, call 10111
Domestic Violence Forms
Accessible forms include the following:
Useful Contacts:
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Transformation Office (OFFICE HOURS) - 041 504 2133
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Campus Protection Services (OPERATE 24/7) - 041 504 2009
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Protection Services for provision of transport to SAPS office, etc) - 041 504 3483/3636/ 2342
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University-linked Investigation - 041 504 2133
Student Health Services
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Medical Emergencies ONLY Port Elizabeth - 041 504 2009
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The following services are available across all campuses:
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Immediate medical care
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Provision of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
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Trauma Counselling and therapy (OFFICE HOURS)
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South Campus - 041 504 2174
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North Campus - 041 504 3364
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Second Avenue - 041 504 3869
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Missionvale - 041 504 1374
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George - 044 801 5062
Emthonjeni Student Wellness
• For Psychological assistance and/or trauma counselling:
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South Campus - 041 504 2511
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North Campus - 041 504 3222
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Second Avenue - 041 504 3854
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Missionvale - 041 504 1106
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George - 044 801 5047
Rape Crisis Centre (Office Hours)
041 484 3804
• Provides counselling and psychological services, and court support for rape survivors
Thuthuzela Care Centre (Operates 24/7)
041 406 4112
• Provides integrated rape care management, including immediate medical attention, counselling services, legal assistance, ongoing counselling, and court preparation
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (24/7)
0800 428428 (0800 GBV GBV)
*120*786# PLEASE CALL ME
• Provides assistance and counselling for emergency situations including indecent assault, physical violence, rape, stalking, emotional abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying.
Revive (Office Hours)
041 373 8882
• Provides counselling, rape, and trauma support
Alumni in Action (AiA)
Their mission is to enable mental health support to student survivors of GBV.
Find out more
An online form to report incidents of harassment (including sexual harassment & offences of discrimnation)