{"id":244126,"date":"2020-04-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/244126\/support-to-abuse-survivors-during-lockdown\/"},"modified":"2020-04-15T08:24:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T06:24:56","slug":"support-to-abuse-survivors-during-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/04\/15\/support-to-abuse-survivors-during-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Support is available to abuse survivors during lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During this time of crisis in the country, concerns about women and children living in abusive homes was raised by many.<br \/>\nAlta McMaster, the director of The Epic Foundation, said abusers might also use the Covid-19 outbreak to exert further control and discourage victims from leaving the house.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSocial distancing and self-isolation can make living with an abusive partner even more challenging,\u201d she said.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>McMaster encouraged everyone to memorise and record phone numbers of their closest crisis centre so that an instant message or a call can<br \/>\nconnect them to the help they need.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany organisations will be working closely with the police over this period to intensify efforts of help and support,\u201d she said.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>McMaster shared information on who victims can call for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Epic Foundation\u2019s counsellors are available for telephonic counselling, WhatsApp counselling and Skype if you prefer,\u201d said McMaster.<\/p>\n<p>Victims can send a WhatsApp to The Epic Foundation with their name and the area they are in.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation\u2019s number is 082 940 6230.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, survivors can contact counsellors who support The Epic Foundation during this time.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of The Epic Foundation counsellors and their contact details should you require assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Although an area is indicated where they are, this will be telephonic or WhatsApp contact to any of the counsellors.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Carla Geustyn \u2013 Alberton and Germiston \u2013 063 689 7299 \u2013 cmjgeustyn@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Koleka Xaba \u2013 East Rand \u2013 072 241 3119 \u2013 kolekazaba@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Delene Strydom \u2013 Johannesburg North \u2013 084 777 4409 \u2013 strydom.delene@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Marjie Tracy \u2013 Midrand \u2013 078 716 9495 \u2013 tracy6635@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Palesa Tshetlo \u2013 Pretoria \u2013 066 225 7578 (call) and 067 676 8233 (WhatsApp) \u2013 palesa.counselling@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Zanele Mdhluli \u2013 West Rand \u2013 079 867 8167 \u2013 agrinettemdhluli12@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Octavea Mbuyane \u2013 Hazyview \u2013 063 689 5793 \u2013 prcmbuyaneno@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Plantinah Matsemela \u2013 Pretoria \u2013 072 645 7431 \u2013 p_matsemela@yahoo.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Dr Cindy-Lee Visagie \u2013 Kraaifontein 082 469 3915 \u2013 raphajhva@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Jade Fletcher \u2013 Douglasdale \u2013 071 404 9470 \u2013 jade@crativecounsellingcentre.org.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Riyasat-Jaan Khan \u2013 Lenasia \u2013 072 023 8187 \u2013 riyasatjaankan29@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Yolanda Shiers \u2013 KZN \u2013 031 764 0492 or 083 564 7262 \u2013 yshiers@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Possy Ngobeni \u2013 Mpumalanga, Nelspruit and Polokwane \u2013 063 244 9517 \u2013 aluciapossy@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Michelle McCallum \u2013 082 510 4714 or 074 220 7958 \u2013 michellemccaullum@live.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/246518\/there-are-no-flowers-only-a-need-to-stay-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covid-19: Nurse speaks \u2013 \u2018There are no flowers, only a need to stay healthy\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/246438\/top-tips-to-stay-sane-during-lockdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covid-19: Top tips to stay sane during lockdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifeline centres across South Africa:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Ekurhuleni \u2013 011 421 0384 \u2013 Debbie Richards \u2013 072 253 1244 \u2013 debbie.lifeline@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Johannesburg \u2013 011 728 1331 \u2013 Isabella Holden \u2013 082 813 2710 \u2013 isabella@lifelinejhb.org.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Braamfontein \u2013 011 715 2000 \u2013 Molefi Takalo\/Peter Maulana (senior manager communications) \u2013 062 299 2001 \u2013 TakaloMJ@ lifeline.org.za\/peterm@lifeline.org.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Durban \u2013 031 303 1344 \u2013 Pravisha Dhanapalan \u2013 084 690 7533 \u2013 director@lifelinedurban.org.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Free State \u2013 057 357 2746 \u2013 David Mokoena \u2013 072 068 8159 \u2013 llfs@telkomsa.net.<br \/>\n\u2022 Garden Route \u2013 044 343 2769 \u2013 Brenda Tayler \u2013 081 430 2264 \u2013 lifeline@vodamail.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Northern Cape \u2013 053 832 8533 \u2013 Brenda Harker \u2013 081 312 3748 \u2013 lifeline.northerncape@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Klerksdorp \u2013 018 462 7838 \u2013 Michael Selala \u2013 076 572 4585 \u2013 linekld@gds.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Mafikeng \u2013 018 381 0976 \u2013 Mmaja Motjale \u2013 082 799 6304 \u2013 mmotjale@lifelinemafikeng.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Nelspruit \u2013 013 755 2635\/755 3606 \u2013 Annriette Slabber \u2013 082 554 1182 \u2013 annriette@xsinet.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Pietermaritzburg \u2013 033 342 4447 \u2013 Sinikiwe Biyela \u2013 082 592 6813 \u2013 director@lifelinepmb.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Polokwane \u2013 015 306 0340 \u2013 Agnes \u2013 lifelinelimpopo@telkomsa.net.<br \/>\n\u2022 Pretoria \u2013 012 804 1853 \u2013 Sonja Rayne \u2013 076 516 8824 &#8211; director.lifelinepta@gmail.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Rustenburg \u2013 014 594 1455 \u2013 Benjamin Makhoana \u2013 073 597 0828 \u2013 director@lifelinertb.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Vaal Triangle \u2013 016 428 1740 \u2013 Colleen Rogers \u2013 082 401 2296 \u2013 colleen@lifelinevaal.co.za.<br \/>\n\u2022 Western Cape \u2013 021 461 1113 \u2013 Glynis Depper \u2013 082 928 7524 \u2013 glynis@silvercloudit.com.<br \/>\n\u2022 Westrand \u2013 011 665 2281 \u2013 Karina Swart \u2013 071 896 1473 \u2013 director@ lifelinewestrand.co.za.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A list of other organisations that render help and support:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Kids Haven \u2013 Benoni &#8211; Sam Mokgopha or Moira Simpson \u2013 011 421 4222 \u2013 sam@kidshaven.co.za\/moiras@kidshaven.co.za \u2013<br \/>\nthey will still be open to admit any children who are victims of abuse.<br \/>\n\u2022 Teddy Bear Clinic \u2013 Shaheda Omar \u2013 083 557 3720 \u2013 they will continue to render emergency services to victims who need it.<br \/>\n\u2022 Childline Gauteng \u2013 Lynne Cawood \u2013 their 24-hour centre remains open and they will provide assistance \u2013 0800 055 555.<br \/>\n\u2022 Amcare \u2013 Alberton \u2013 Marihet Infantino \u2013 011 869 5856 \u2013 marihetinfo@amcare.org.za \u2013 their shelter will remain open during lockdown.<br \/>\n\u2022 The Viva Foundation \u2013 Pretoria \u2013 Meleney Kriel \u2013 079 954 4426.<br \/>\n\u2022 Optimistic Bikers Against Rape and Abuse \u2013 Celeste Louw \u2013 you can inbox, WhatsApp or email them at sos@optmystic.za.net \u2013 072 427 0187.<br \/>\n\u2022 POWA \u2013 East Rand and West Rand \u2013 Command Centre \u2013 0800 428 428.<br \/>\n\u2022 South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape will offer support via phone, WhatsApp, text voice or video calls \u2013 Rees Man \u2013 083 325 2141 \u2013 rees@samsosa.org.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, you are welcome to contact The Epic Foundation at info@epicfoundation.org.za.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>* Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dear reader,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. 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