{"id":50252,"date":"2020-07-16T10:28:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T08:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/victim-support-centre-remains-closed-20200715-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:59:57","slug":"victim-support-centre-remains-closed-20200715-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/victim-support-centre-remains-closed-20200715-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Victim support centre remains closed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_a793e86f\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/8983\/bb8875bfddbc4effab924fbda3c5140f.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/8983\/0738b2a6abd44c15b495254ad4cb697a.jpg\" title=\"Nobuntu Sitshana (at the back, far right) with from left Virginia de Mingo, Sandra Smith and in front Nosi Dambuza.     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Photo:HEILIE COMBRINCK<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDOMESTIC abuse and violence are deeply rooted problems in our area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is according to Nobuntu Sitshana, project manager of the Kamesh Victim Support Centre, which for the past four years fulfils a major role in the post-counselling and referring of victims of crimes like domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and child abuse, occurring in the centre\u2019s immediate surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre unfortunately has been closed since the start of COVID-19 lockdown and in adhering to health regulations the office will remain closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is a huge concern as domestic violence is escalating. It is uncertain times that we have to live in, we do not know what the future holds and are very concerned about those in our community that are victims of domestic abuse and violence,\u201d said Sitshana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated in the heart of the community, on the premises of the Kamesh police station, the centre provides a safe and secure environment to community members who have been victims of abuse and violence. The five voluntary lay counsellors, who all have completed accredited training, are passionate about the rights of victims and eager to assist community members and their families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you are traumatised as a result of being a victim of crime, we are here to help you. 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