📢 Western Cape, South Africa 🚨
In times of crisis, knowing the right emergency numbers can be the difference between life and death.
Whether you need help with mental health support, reporting a crime, or dealing with natural disasters, keep these crucial contacts handy.
💔 Emergency & Crisis Helplines:
Suicide Helpline: 0800 567 567
Rape Crisis: 021 447 9762
Assault Helpline: 0861 322 322
Depression Helpline: 0800 121 314
Mental Health Support: 011 234 4837
Trauma Support: 0800 205 026
ADHD Helpline: 0800 554 433
Lifeline (Counseling & Crisis Support): 021 461 1113
🚔 Law Enforcement & Medical Emergencies:
Police Flying Squad: 10111
Ambulance Services: 10177
City of Cape Town Emergency Hotline: 107 (Landline) | 021 480 7700 (Cellphone)
General Emergency (Mobile Networks – MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, Telkom): 112
Crime Stop (Report Crimes Anonymously): 0860 010 111
Bureau for Missing Persons: 021 918 3512 / 3449 / 3452
🔥 Fire& Disaster Management:
City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue: 021 480 7700 (Landline) | 107 (Cellphone)
Western Cape Fire Departments:
Cape Town HQ: 021 480 7700
Strand Fire Station: 021 444 7600
Mitchells Plain Fire Station: 021 444 3085
Gugulethu Fire Station: 021 444 5481
Bellville Fire Station: 021 444 8279
Milnerton Fire Station: 021 400 6949
Atlantis Fire Station: 021 444 4260
Disaster Risk Management Centre: 080 911 4357
🌊 Sea & Mountain Rescue:
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI): 087 094 9774
Cape Town Sea Rescue: 021 449 3500
Saldanha Bay Sea Rescue: 022 714 1726
Mossel Bay Sea Rescue: 044 604 6271
Wilderness Search & Rescue: 021 937 0300
Mountain Rescue: 021 948 9900⚡ Service Disruptions & Infrastructure Issues:
Flooding, Blocked Drains, Service Disruptions: 0860 103 089 or SMS 31373
Electricity Outages: 0860 103 089 or SMS 31220
Road Closures & Traffic Alerts: 0800 656 463
City of Cape Town Weather Office: 021 934 0749 / 021 934 0831
Weatherline: 083 123 0500
👶 Child & Welfare Services:
Childline SA: 116
Safe Schools Call Centre: 0800 454 647
Child Emergency Helpline: 0800 123 123
Animal Welfare Society: 021 534 6426
📞 Additional Helplines:
AIDS Helpline: 0800 012 322
Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape: 0861 555 777
SASSA Helpline: 0800 601 011
Western Cape Government Information Line: 0860 142 142 (Mon-Fri, 07:30 – 16:00)
Stay Safe & Be Prepared!
Save these numbers on your phone and share them with family and friends. In an emergency, every second counts! 🚨
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