Confidential prototype

Sunbird

This is a private, non-public demonstration of a low-data, multilingual survivor-navigation concept. It is intended to show the idea, structure and possible user journeys.

This is not a finished public service. Content, referrals and translations still require professional review, verification and testing with survivor-support experts.

Translations are draft versions and have not yet been professionally checked. The purpose of this demo is to illustrate the concept only.

Confidential: © 2026 Hannah Kerchhoff / Kerchhoff Impact Initiative. Do not redistribute, copy, screenshot publicly, or share this link.

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If you are in immediate danger, call 10111 or the GBV Command Centre on 0800 428 428.

Prototype - not a live service. Medical and safety information is illustrative and still needs clinical and survivor-support review. In an emergency, call 10111 or 0800 428 428.

10111 0800 428 428 0800 055 555

10111 0800 055 555

Prototype - not a live service. Case and legal information is illustrative and still needs legal and survivor-support review.

Translation status: draft. Translations still need professional review.

0800 055 555 10111

About this prototype
Sunbird is a confidential, low-data prototype showing a survivor-centred approach to urgent support, post-assault care, reporting options and service navigation in South Africa. It is not a finished public service. Medical, legal and translated content still require professional review. This demo is shared privately for feedback only.

  • Health-e News (NACOSA, Sophie Hobbs), first published 18 April 2025. Vuk'uzenzele, Rape victims must know their rights; Help is on hand for GBV survivors.
  • SAPS National Instruction 3 of 2008, as summarised on dearmariska.com and by the SAMRC (2018).
  • SAMRC, Rape Justice in South Africa (2017), via Rape Crisis; SAMRC police study (2012 dockets).
  • Clooney Foundation for Justice, Barriers to Justice (2025); CSVR, Justice Denied (2026).
  • Werksmans, Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021.
  • NPA, List of Operational Thuthuzela Care Centres (30 March 2026) and staff contact list (2020); EWN, 30 September and 1 October 2026.
  • SAnews, 20 September 2026; TEARS Foundation; Department of Justice FAQ; Vodacom Foundation.
  • FIDH on Levenstein v Frankel (2018); Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, Road to Recovery; Find a Helpline.
  • Sloth-Nielsen, Section 54 (University of the Western Cape).