Emergency Contacts
National and emergency contact numbers for South Africa. Use these numbers for police emergencies, anonymous crime reporting, medical emergencies, and crisis support.
Primary national emergency numbers
Call these numbers for life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress. Free from landlines; mobile rates may apply.
10111
SAPS police emergency (24/7)
10177
Medical emergency (24/7)
112
Mobile emergency (all networks)
107
Fire emergency (local)
Police services
South African Police Service (SAPS) national numbers. For station-specific enquiries, contact your nearest police station.
| Police emergency: | 10111 |
| Crimes in progress, life-threatening situations, immediate police response. 24/7. | |
| Crime Stop: | 08600 10111 |
| Anonymous tip line for reporting crime. 24/7. Do not use for emergencies. | |
| Non-urgent enquiries: | Contact your nearest police station |
Medical emergency
| Emergency medical: | 10177 |
| ER24: | 084 124 |
| Netcare 911: | 082 911 |
| Life Healthcare: | 0860 111 911 |
| Poison information: | 0861 555 777 |
Crisis support
| Gender-based violence: | 0800 428 428 |
| Suicide crisis line: | 0800 567 567 |
| Child protection: | 0800 055 555 |
| Stop gender violence: | 0800 150 150 |
| Rape crisis: | 021 447 9762 |
Information services
| Government services: | 0860 123 456 |
| Home Affairs: | 0800 601 190 |
| SARS tax help: | 0800 00 7277 |
| Road traffic info: | 0861 400 800 |
| Consumer protection: | 0861 843 843 |
Important information
When to call emergency numbers
- Crime in progress
- Life-threatening situations
- Serious accidents
- Fire or explosion
- Medical emergencies
Information to provide
- Your exact location
- Nature of the emergency
- Number of people involved
- Any injuries or medical needs
- Your contact information
Note: Emergency lines are for genuine emergencies only. Misuse may result in prosecution and delays in responding to real emergencies.