Emergency contact details South Africa


In an emergency, staying calm is crucial. Here’s what you should do to help emergency services reach you quickly and effectively:

  • Describe the nature of the emergency clearly and concisely.
  • Provide the exact location of the incident, including any nearby landmarks to help pinpoint the area.
  • Share details about any injuries or medical situations that require immediate attention.

Important: Stay on the line until the operator confirms it’s okay to hang up.


Emergency phone numbers:

EMERGENCY CONTACTPHONE NUMBER
Police10111
CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND YOUTH SERVICES
Childline116
Domestic Violence0800 150 150
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre0800 428 428
CRIME-RELATED SERVICES
Crime Stop08600 10111
Insurance Crime Bureau011 021 1432
Anti-corruption Helpline0800 701 701
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
National counselling line (LifeLine)0861 322 322
Mental health information line0800 567 567
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)011 234 4837
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES
Narcotics Anonymous0861 00 6962
Alcoholics Anonymous0861 435 722