NearMe lists 39 shelters and safe houses across South Africa in 6 provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (17), Gauteng (13) and KwaZulu-Natal (4). 72% of these entries include a phone number and 46% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 39 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Somerset West Night Shelter71 Church St, Somerset West, Western Cape+27 21 851 4984 / Website / Directions
- Elim Night Shelter47 3rd Ave, Elsies Rivier, Western Cape+27 21 591 2824 / Website / Directions
- The Haven Night Shelter2 Charl Malan St, Bellville, Western Cape+27 21 945 1413 / Website / Directions
- Haven Night Shelter Kensington13th Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 593 0276 / Website / Directions
- Hermanus Night Shelter28 Malva Street, Mount Pleasant., Hermanus, Western Cape+27 72 305 4348 / Website / Directions
- The Haven Night Shelter District Six20 Selkirk St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 465 1310 / Website / Directions
- Bethel Safe House48 The Strand St, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 82 878 7041 / Directions
- The Haven Night Shelter - Kraaifontein20 Van der Ross St, Kraaifontein, Western Cape+27 21 987 1967 / Website / Directions
- Amadea Safe House153 Daan de Wet Nel Drive, Akasia, Akasia, Gauteng+27 76 797 7513 / Website / Directions
- Haven Night Shelter Kalk Bay139 Main Rd, Fish Hoek, Western Cape+27 64 870 1747 / Website / Directions
- Rock of Hope Place of Safety258 Willow Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 72 482 9257 / Directions
- Umkhumbi Place Of Safety And Children'S Home12964 Kokela Street Mamelodi east Pretoria/S&S, Mamelodi, Gauteng+27 69 444 8083 / Website / Directions
- Guardians of Hope Place of Safety52 Belgravia Cres, East London, Eastern Cape+27 67 404 9709 / Website / Directions
- Gracious Love Place Of Safety43 Braam Pretorius Street, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 60 922 1562 / Directions
- Starlight Safe House477 Hector Peterson St, Atlantis, Western Cape+27 79 491 2139 / Website / Directions
- Nehemiah Safe HouseGoodwood, Western Cape+27 64 517 3284 / Directions
- Haven Night Shelter The Operating Shelters Claremont1B Fir St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 671 4209 / Directions
- Excelsior Place Of Safety24 Bamboo Ln, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 702 5371 / Directions
- Indlu Yethemba Place of Safety560 Mellow wood Park, Jasmine Street, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal+27 83 344 5205 / Directions
- Erica Place of SafetyBob Price St, Bethelsdorp, Eastern Cape+27 41 456 2112 / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The shelters and safe houses we hold are spread across 31 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (5), Tshwane (4), Soweto (2), Noordhoek (1), Fish Hoek (1) and Somerset West (1).
Shelters and safe houses by province
How the 39 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 17 | Cape Town (5), Noordhoek (1) and Fish Hoek (1) |
| Gauteng | 13 | Tshwane (4), Soweto (2) and Johannesburg (1) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 | Pinetown (1), Durban (1) and KwaDukuza (1) |
| Eastern Cape | 3 | Bethelsdorp (1), Gqeberha (1) and East London (1) |
| North West | 1 | Rustenburg (1) |
| Limpopo | 1 | Louis Trichardt (1) |
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 39 entries, 72% list a phone number, 46% a website and 95% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
Frequently asked questions
How many shelters and safe houses does NearMe list?
We have 39 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (17).
Which towns have the most shelters and safe houses?
In our listings, Cape Town (5), Tshwane (4) and Soweto (2) have the most entries.
How many shelters and safe houses are there in Western Cape?
We have 17 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (5), Noordhoek (1) and Fish Hoek (1).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.