Lead 01
Tshepiso Ramphamudi
Social Worker Centre Manager
Provides professional leadership, case guidance, victim-centred coordination, and oversight of the centre’s support programmes.
About the organisation
Community care, protection, and practical support for survivors.
Vusithemba Victims Support Centre was founded in 2016 and later registered as an NPO to provide safe, coordinated, and dignity-driven support to vulnerable people in crisis.
Leadership
Meet the professionals leading our work.
Our day-to-day services are led by experienced frontline professionals who guide the centre, coordinate care, and support the wider team.
Lead 02
Charlotte Mahlangu
Social Auxiliary Worker
Supports clients through daily care, service delivery, referrals, and practical assistance while strengthening the centre’s community response.
Our background
From volunteer response to a recognised victim support centre.
The organisation began when community members responded directly to cases of gender-based violence and victimisation through confidential support services. Emergency shelter support was initially provided while referrals to other stakeholders were being arranged and victims were being protected.
As more survivors and vulnerable families came forward after local awareness campaigns, the need for a dedicated service grew. With support from the Department of Social Development and community stakeholders, a committee was formed and the organisation was registered as a non-profit organisation.
Why we exist
To restore dignity, offer safety, and help people rebuild.
Vusithemba exists to support victims of crime and violence through psychosocial support, practical help, referrals, counselling, prevention work, and community education.
- Victim-centred support and referrals
- Safe shelter environment for those in crisis
- Partnerships with public and community stakeholders
Our team
The management committee behind the mission.
A committed team helps guide governance, accountability, and community leadership across the organisation.
Mr. Jabulane Masuku
Ms. Daizy Marais
Mr. John Potsane
Mr. Siphiwe Seloma
Ms. Gugu Mthombeni
Ms. Thuli Riba
Mission
To provide services to victims of crime and violence and contribute to a safe and peaceful society where the rights of victims are respected.
Current base
The centre operates through confidential and protected service pathways that prioritise survivor safety, shelter support, office services, and community-based interventions.
Governance
The organisation is managed by a functional community-elected management committee and works in line with the NPO Act 71 of 1997.
Service structure
Service delivery includes professional leadership, social support personnel, care workers, and partner referrals that strengthen the centre’s response to survivors.
Key facts
What makes the centre's work important.
Shelter support
The shelter has capacity for 12 single beds and 5 cot beds for children in need of protection.
Integrated partnerships
Vusithemba works with health, justice, education, home affairs, municipality, faith-based organisations, and other service providers.
Challenges still faced
Transport, rental costs, and limited funding remain major challenges as the organisation grows its service footprint.