Emergency numbers to dial:
- On a cellphone – 112.
- Ambulance service – 10177.
- Netcare – 082 911.
- ER24 – 084 124.
- Fire Station, ambulance and EMPD – 011 458 0911.
- Power failures and water problems – 086 054 3000.
- SAPS – 10111.
Where to report child abuse:
- Hi5Kids Recovery Unit – 081 575 4477.
- Mad Rage Against Child Abuse – 082 424 8654.
- Wild Wild Guardians – 082 805 3568.
When you dial 10111 a call centre operator answers the call and takes the necessary information.
Remain calm when making an emergency call, and speak clearly and patiently while giving the following information:
- Your name and address.
- Your telephone number, if requested.
- The nearest street corner to where the incident occurred.
- Other useful information, such as the number of suspects, a description of the suspect, whether or not the suspects are/were armed and the direction in which they fled, if available.
Try to keep the conversation as brief as possible, however, the operator requires information about the emergency to ensure your safety and the speedy response of the police.
The sector numbers to dial are as follows:
- Sector One – Central business district and Lodeyko: 071 675 6998/9 or 071 675 7000.
- Sector Two – Selcourt, Edelweiss, Nuffield, Daggafontein, Struisbult, Selection Park and Clydesdale: 071 675 6996/7.
- Sector Three – Strubenvale, Casseldale, Largo, Ashton Lake, Endocott, Vischkuil, Kwazenzele and Jacobs Farm: 071 675 7002/3.
- Sector Four – Bakerton, Welgedacht, Petersfield, Petersfield Extension: 071 675 7004/5.
- Sector Five – Geduld, Geduld Extention, Springs Noord, Dersley, Presidentsoord: 071 675 7006/7.
- Sector Six – Dal Fouche, Wright Park, Pollak Park, New Ara, New State Area: 071 675 7008/9.
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