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Update – Emergency Helpline Numbers

Posted on March 23, 2025 By The Editor
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📢 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! 🚨

#WesternCape #EmergencyNumbers #StaySafe #CommunitySupport

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