Question NW1839 to the Minister of Social Development
30 June 2022 - NW1839
Opperman, Ms G to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)What amount has been budgeted to ensure that more shelters for gender-based violence and femicide are available (details furnished); (2) whether there are any new shelters forthcoming for the Northern Cape; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) where will they be implemented and (b) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)The amount of R501 000.00 is budgeted for the establishment of the shelter in the Namaqua district. The Namakhoi Municipality committed to provide the structure and to refurbish the structure and this process is already underway. This amount is for the running cost of the shelter.
(2) The province is in the process of ensuring that there is at least one victim support centre in each district. The only district that does not have a shelter is the Namaqua district. The Department in partnership with the Namakhoi Municipality in Springbok is in the process of establishing a shelter in the district in 2022/23 financial year.