Emergency Helplines in South Africa

Emergency Helplines

South Africa's main emergency number is 10111 and can be dialed from any phone within South Africa. An emergency call operator will answer the phone and assign a relevant emergency team.

Also view the South African Government Website for more details.

Police

10111 or 112
Ambulance

10177
Fire Department

10177
Child Abuse

0800 05 55 55
Rape Helpline

021 447 9762
SADAG Mental Health line

(011) 234 4837
Alcohol Anonymous

0861 435 722l
Gambling Helpline

0800 006 008
Suicide Crisis Line

0800 567 567

Coronavirus Emergency Numbers

National Institute for Communicable Diseases in South Africa - 0800 029 999

Or visit: sacoronavirus.co.za/ or join the WhatsApp group on - 0600 123 456

24-hour Hotline numbers for South African citizens based in Wuhan City, China.

South African Embassy in Beijing
Hotline: +86 135 0105 9041
Ms Lesego Pelompe
Mr Siyabonga Ponco

South African Consulate General in Shanghai
Hotline: +86 159 0045 4282
Ms Grace Motloutzi