Police
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10111
South African Police Service (SAPS) Emergency Number
Emergency numbers for South Africa
Dialling code: +27
Primary emergency numbers
Ambulance / Medical
General Emergency
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112
All Emergencies (Police, Medical, Fire, Sea rescue)
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Local municipality emergency number
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in South Africa is 10111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (10111), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 10111 from any mobile or landline in South Africa, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. South Africa country code is ++27. Alternatively dial 10111 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 10111 in South Africa is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in South Africa is 10177. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (10177), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 10177 from any mobile or landline in South Africa, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. South Africa country code is ++27. Alternatively dial 10177 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 10177 in South Africa is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in South Africa is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (112), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 112 from any mobile or landline in South Africa, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. South Africa country code is ++27. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in South Africa is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.