Emergency Services In South Africa

Emergency services and rescue services are organizations which ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies. Some of these agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies whilst others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities.

Emergency Services In South Africa

CSC – Community Service Centre Information services

Community AIDS Information and Support Centre011 – 725-6710/21
Metro hotline011 – 403-2625/3226
Metro Communications011 – 407-6111

Disaster management

Aviation Rescue Services011 – 928-6454
Metro Disaster Management and Telecommunications Services011 – 375-5911

Firemen

In case of fire, call tel. 011/624-2800. For northern suburbs ambulance or fire emergencies, call tel. 011/286-6000.  

Ambulance & Fire

Johannesburg Central375-5911
Boksburg894-7333
Bedfordview458-3000
Midrand375-5911
Randburg375-5911
Roodepoort375-5911
Sandton375-5911
Ambulance and fire headquarters472-1599 (non-emergency, office hours only)
St John’s Ambulance403-4227/2346
Medical Rescue International403-7080

What are the 6 emergency services in South Africa ?

This is the emergency number for police, ambulance, fire brigade, coastguard, cliff rescue, mountain rescue, cave rescue, etc. Note the important word ‘EMERGENCY’.

What happens if you call 911 in South Africa?

The telephone number 10111 is for any emergency that requires police response and can be dialed from anywhere in South Africa. A call centre operator will answer the incoming call, take all necessary particulars then assign the emergency to the relevant response team to attend to the incident.

What is South Africa’s emergency number in South Africa ?

Call 112 from any cell phone in South Africa. You will then reach a call centre and they will route you to an emergency service closest to you. When you dial this number you will reach an automated menu.

What is the emergency number 112 used for in South Africa ?

Police

Central Government has launched the number 112, with this single emergency number one can get benefit of all the other existing helpline numbers. This number is an integration of Police, Fire and women helpline numbers. The single number for emergency is similar to the 911 in Unites States.

Who do you contact in case of emergency in South Africa ?

These should include 9-1-1, as well as the numbers for local police and fire departments, nearby poison control centers, hospitals, veterinarians (in case your pet has an emergency!), and the names and numbers of other adults that can be contacted in case of an emergency (such as relatives, neighbors, or close friends)