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Important contact list for emergencies you need to keep handy
Having the right number and knowing who to call and when could prevent disastrous situations. Keep the following list of numbers in case you need to use it.
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Keep these important numbers nearby for any emergency:
- Nationwide Emergency Response, 10111
- Johannesburg ambulance & fire services (Central, Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton), 011 375 5911
- Johannesburg Ambulance and fire headquarters (non-emergency, office hours only), 011 472 1599
- Disaster management Aviation Rescue Services, 011 928 6454
To get in contact with the police:
- Serious and Violent Crime (Murder and Robbery), 011 986 9000
- Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence Unit, 011 982 7774
- Public Order Police, 011 986 9000
- Fraud Unit, 011 932 0040
- Crime Intelligence Unit, 011 986 9498
- Criminal Record Centre, 011 986 9000
- Dog Unit, 011 986 9000
For police stations:
- Brixton, 011 248 5500
- Fairlands, 011 478 9400
- Honeydew, 011 794 1236, 011 795 1960
- Johannesburg Central, 011 497 7000
- Linden, 011 888 9211/2/3
- Melville, 011 726 7128
- Sophiatown, 011 670 6400
For provincial hospitals:
- Johannesburg General Hospital, 011 488 4911
- Helen Joseph Hospital, 011 489 1011
- South Rand Hospital, 011 435 0022
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, 011 933 8000
- Coronation Hospital, 011 470 9000
- Edenvale Hospital, 011 321 6000
- Sandton Medi-Clinic, 011 709 2000
Numbers for government-related situations:
- Report a crime, 08600 10111
- Report unfair conduct by a government official, 08001 12040
- Report corruption in or out of government, 08006 00933
- Report unfair conduct by police, 012 320 0431
- HIV/Aids support, 08000 12322
- Joburg Anti-Corruption Unit, 0800 002587
For water inquiries:
- 24-hour helpline, 011 688 1400
For gas inquiries:
- Report gas leaks and faults, 011 726 3138
- After hours, 011 726 4702
For more contact details visit the City of Johannesburg website, here.