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Emergency Services

10111

South African Police Service (SAPS) national emergency number. Call for life-threatening emergencies, crimes in progress, or when you need immediate police response. Available 24/7; free from landlines.

Call 10111 for any life-threatening emergency or crime in progress

Police Emergency

10111

SAPS national emergency (24/7)

Crimes in progress, life-threatening situations, immediate response

Crime Stop

08600 10111

SAPS anonymous tip line

Report crime anonymously, 24/7. Do not use for emergencies.

Non-urgent enquiries

Contact your nearest police station

For reports or enquiries that are not life-threatening

When to Call 10111

When to Contact Your Nearest Station or Crime Stop

For non-urgent matters, contact your nearest police station. To report information anonymously, call Crime Stop 08600 10111 or use our online tip form.

Online Reporting Options

Crime Reports

File detailed police reports for non-emergency crimes

File Report

Anonymous Tips

Submit anonymous crime tips to help solve cases

Submit Tip

Track Status

Check the status of your reports and tips

Track Report

Emergency Preparedness Tips

Before an Emergency

During an Emergency

Additional Emergency Resources

Emergency Services Hours