On this episode of The Nucleus, we focus on the importance of women and children shelters such as the Saartjie Baartman Centre, situated in the Manenberg area. The FYI team speak to two social services managers involved with the organisations. Mariam Fredericks and Agnus Jones talk to us about the shocking increase in GBV cases and the behind-the-scenes stories of the Saartjie Baartman Centre.

Radio 786 is running its annual Toy for Joy campaign, with Saartjie Baartman and the IHATA Shelter as its beneficiaries. Donate today, gift a smile to a child this festive season. Visit www.radio786.com for more.