About Siliziwe Community Care Center
Rooted in community, driven by hope — standing against gender-based violence since 2024
Our Background & Story
Siliziwe Community Care Center is a community initiative founded by members of Witsand Community who seek to work with abused women and children regardless of race, religious beliefs, and family background. Our organization takes a holistic approach to the challenges faced by abused women and children in Atlantis and surrounding areas within the City of Cape Town.
We all know that despite everyday awareness campaigns against gender-based violence, South Africa still has the highest number of cases of violence against women and children in the world. On average, there is a new case every six hours. However, violence against women and children is not part of African culture but the result of degradation due to poverty, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and lack of public services and infrastructure.
In South Africa, 40% of men have beaten their partners and one in four has committed sexual crimes. Even if only 2% leads to charges being laid, violence against women and children is a growing phenomenon.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a temporary Shelter as a safe space to abused women and children when they are extremely vulnerable because we know that this time is an absolute critical point of crisis intervention. Our Shelter will serve as a temporary home where victims of GBV will receive counseling, love, care, and also be provided with information on their legal rights and how to access the legal system and other available services effectively by our multidisciplinary team.
Our Vision
To actively involve women, older persons, children, youth and families in all stages of intervention process. To provide income generating skills to the victims through our various skills training programs as part of empowering them. To add value to the lives of so many abused women and children as we improve their capacity to become effective citizens within their community and the country at large.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Love, dignity, and respect for every survivor who knocks at our door for assistance.
Justice
Legal pathways and advocacy against GBV, ensuring access to justice for all.
Empowerment
Skills training for financial independence and long-term self-sufficiency.
Community
Engaging families and society in healing and prevention of violence.
Confidentiality
Protecting the privacy and dignity of every client in our care.
Sustainability
Building lasting solutions through income-generating activities and partnerships.
Geographical Location
Siliziwe Community Care Center is centrally located in Witsand, Atlantis, governed by the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. Our facility serves as a beacon of safety for the surrounding communities.
No. 14119 Mvundla Street, Witsand, Atlantis 7349, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Organizational Structure & Leadership
Malerato Gwengu Bengu
Chairperson
Nelisiew Sibisi
Vice Chairperson
Monica Zanywa
Treasurer
Dominique Edward
Vice Treasurer
Kwanale Tshulayi
Secretary
Brenda Wartime
Vice Secretary
Sibusiso Maqwelane
Committee Member
Bukelwa Mofokeng
Committee Member
The Board consists of 10 dedicated members committed to saving and restoring dilapidated lives of gender-based violence survivors.
The Challenges We Address
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
67% of men had consumed alcohol before abusing their partners. Alcohol abuse is a major risk factor for GBV.
Poverty & Economic Stress
Unemployment and economic stress influence gender-based violence in townships.
Patriarchal Attitudes
Deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes towards women make violence an almost accepted social phenomenon.
Teenage Pregnancy
Increase in teenage mothers dropping out of school, putting them at high risk of GBV.