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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

  • Crime in progress
  • Someone is injured or in danger
  • Fire or explosion
  • Medical emergency
  • Motor vehicle accident with injuries
  • Domestic violence in progress
  • Suspicious person with weapon
  • Breaking and entering in progress

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.

  • File a police report for past crimes
  • Report vandalism or theft (after the fact)
  • Noise complaints
  • Minor traffic violations
  • Anonymous tip about criminal activity (08600 10111 or online)
  • General information requests
  • Community policing inquiries
  • Follow up on existing cases

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

  • Know your local emergency numbers
  • Keep emergency contact information handy
  • Have a family emergency plan
  • Keep important documents accessible
  • Maintain emergency supplies

During an Emergency

  • Stay calm and assess the situation
  • Call 10111 if there is immediate danger
  • Follow instructions from emergency personnel
  • Help others if you can do so safely
  • Avoid putting yourself in danger

Additional Emergency Resources

  • Poison Control:
    0861 555 777
  • Suicide Crisis Line:
    0800 567 567
  • Gender-Based Violence:
    0800 428 428
  • Childline:
    0800 055 555

Emergency Services Hours

  • 10111 Police emergency:
    24/7 – SAPS national emergency
  • 08600 10111 Crime Stop:
    24/7 – Anonymous tip line
  • Non-urgent enquiries:
    Contact your nearest police station