Safe Space · Claremont, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 300 5070
Address
Cost: Free (work-readiness voucher model)
Cost per bed: Free
Safe Space · District Six, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 461 5508
Address
Cost: Free (work-readiness voucher model)
Cost per bed: Free
Safe Space · Muizenberg, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 300 4202
Address
Cost: Free (work-readiness voucher model)
Cost per bed: Free
Safe Space · Strand, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 674 6119 / 072 711 4258
Address
Cost: Free (work-readiness voucher model)
Cost per bed: Free
Safe Space · Wynberg, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 300 4255
Address
Cost: Free (work-readiness voucher model)
Cost per bed: Free
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 712 1023
Address
Cost: Free (Western Cape Government funded) - once-off R450 non-refundable intake fee
Cost per bed: Free (Western Cape Government funded) - once-off R450 non-refundable intake fee
Residential youth development and social crime prevention academy funded by the Western Cape Government. Three-month live-in programme for unemployed youth aged 18-25 who passed Grade 9 and have no criminal record, followed by a one-year paid internship and five years of aftercare support. Not a rehabilitation centre or emergency shelter.
Safe Space · Foreshore, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free to R5 per night
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town Safe Space. Bunk, locker, bedding, ablutions, two meals a day, 24-hour security and on-site social workers. Voluntary entry; adults only, no children under 18. Upgraded in 2026 to dormitory-style accommodation.
Safe Space · Foreshore, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free to R5 per night
Cost per bed: R5 / bed / night
City of Cape Town Safe Space. Bunk, locker, bedding, ablutions, two meals a day, 24-hour security and on-site social workers. Voluntary entry; adults only. A 16-bed sober space for people staying substance-free is being piloted here.
Safe Space · Durbanville, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free to R5 per night
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town municipal safe space offering 40 emergency shelter beds with social assistance and health referrals. Intake is through the City of Cape Town referral line on 021 480 7700, or walk in between 09:00 and 14:00 for screening.
Safe Space · Gordon's Bay
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 300 3974
Address
Cost: Free to low cost (sponsored programme - apply for placement)
Cost per bed: Free to low cost (sponsored programme - apply for placement)
Christian residential leadership academy offering a full-time live-in year for young adults aged 18-21 from under-resourced communities, combining accommodation, personal development, academic preparation and mentorship. Not an emergency shelter or rehabilitation centre.
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town Safe Space, opened July 2024. 300 beds with lockers, ablutions, two meals a day, on-site social work and reintegration support. Voluntary entry; adults only.
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 023 0865
Address
Cost: Free / NPO service
Cost per bed: Not published
Community centre in Hanover Park (youth, CeaseFire, recovery support). Not an overnight shelter.
Safe Space · George
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 949 8736
Address
Cost: R20 per night coupon (includes bed, shower & toiletries)
Cost per bed: R20 / bed / night
MES-run safe space offering overnight shelter and reintegration support for street homeless adults.
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Paarl
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Bellville, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free to R5 per night
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town safe space with 220–250 emergency shelter beds, social assistance, health referrals and meal distribution. Intake is through the City of Cape Town referral line on 021 480 7700, or walk in between 09:00 and 14:00 for screening.
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Capacity not published
Contact
Nicole Joy Alexander
021 423 2871
Address
Cost: Free / NPO service
Cost per bed: Not published
LGBTQI+ safe space.
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 788 8207
Address
Cost: Free for survivors
Cost per bed: Not published
Support for survivors of human trafficking. Human trafficking line: 0800 222 777.
Safe Space · Foreshore, Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free / nominal municipal fee
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town Safe Space precinct on the Foreshore. Intake is through the City of Cape Town referral line on 021 480 7700, or walk in between 09:00 and 14:00 for screening.
Safe Space · Stellenbosch
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Stellenbosch
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 808 3600
Address
Cost: Free (university clinic)
Cost per bed: Not published
Non-residential university legal clinic. Free legal help for farm workers and low-income families facing eviction or housing problems. Not overnight accommodation.
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Capacity not published
Contact
City of Cape Town street people referral line
021 480 7700
Address
Cost: Free
Cost per bed: Not published
City of Cape Town walk-in centre offering day assessment, referrals and social support for people living on the street. Intake is through the City of Cape Town referral line on 021 480 7700, or walk in between 09:00 and 14:00 for screening.
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
021 959 2756
Address
Cost: Free (university clinic)
Cost per bed: Not published
Non-residential university legal clinic. Free legal help for low-income community members, including housing and eviction matters. Not overnight accommodation.
Contact
Safe Space · Cape Town
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
Contact
Safe Space · Worcester
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Capacity not published
Contact
Intake desk
No number published
Address
Cost: 100% Free (Government funded)
Cost per bed: Free
NPA Thuthuzela Care Centre — one-stop support for survivors of sexual violence.
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