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South Africa Emergency Numbers: 112, General Emergency and Police

Q: What is the General Emergency number in South Africa?

The General Emergency number in South Africa is 112 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Police number in South Africa?

The Police number in South Africa is 10111 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in South Africa?

The Ambulance / Medical number in South Africa is 10177 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in South Africa?

Yes. South Africa lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Official South Africa emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 10111 and 10177. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +27

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Updated 2026-05-06

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Police

10111
South African Police Service (SAPS) Emergency Number

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General Emergency

112
All Emergencies (Police, Medical, Fire, Sea rescue)

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Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

116
107
Local municipality emergency number

Official sources

Official source notes for South Africa cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

Police 10111 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 10177 ITU-E.129
General Emergency 112 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 116 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 107 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in South Africa?

Official emergency numbers in South Africa are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.

What is the General Emergency number in South Africa?

The General Emergency number in South Africa is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Police number in South Africa?

The Police number in South Africa is 10111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in South Africa?

The Ambulance / Medical number in South Africa is 10177. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in South Africa?

Yes. South Africa lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

How do I call General Emergency in South Africa when visiting from another country?

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.

How do I call Police in South Africa when visiting from another country?

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.

How do I call Ambulance / Medical in South Africa when visiting from another country?

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.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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