Emergency Services


National Emergency Numbers

Western Cape

Countrywide Emergency 112 Free on all cellphone networks
 
Ambulance 10177 Toll-free from landlines and payphones
 
Fire 10177 Toll-free from landlines and payphones
 
Poisoning & Drug Overdose 0800 33 3444 (General Information)
  021 931 6129 (Tygerberg Hospital)
  021 689 5227 (Red Cross Hospital)
 
Poison Information Centre 0800 111 229 Toll-free from landlines and payphones
 
National Sea Rescue Institute 082 911 For any marine-related emergency (Netcare)
 
Police Flying Squad 10111 Toll-free from landlines and payphones
Crime Stop 0800 11 12 13 Toll-free from landlines and payphones



Privately Run Emergency Services

Netcare Paramedics / Ambulance:
www.netcare.co.za

082-911

ER 24 Paramedics / Ambulance:
www.er24.co.za

084-124

National Tourism Information & Safety Line:
www.southafrica.net

083 113 2345

National Sea Rescue Institute:
www.nsri.org.za

082 911 for any marine-related emergency (Netcare)

Childline:
www.childline.org.za

0800 055 555 (toll-free from landlines and payphones)

LifeLine National Counselling Line:
www.lifeline.org.za

0861-322-322

The National AIDS Helpline
www.aidshelpline.org.za

0800 012 322 - provides a confidential, anonymous 24-hour toll-free telephone counseling, information and referral service for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

Mountain Search and Rescue:
www.mcsa.org.za

  • Eastern Province: (041) 10111
  • Gauteng: (011) 315-0203
  • KwaZulu-Natal: (031) 307-7744
  • Western Cape: Metro Rescue (021) 948 9900