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Emergency and crisis contacts

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Police · South Africa

South African Police Service emergency

10111

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24-hour police emergency call centre
Ambulance · South Africa

National ambulance emergency service

10177

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National ambulance emergency number
Gbv Support · South Africa

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre

0800 428 428

For immediate danger call 10111 or 112. The command centre connects people affected by gender-based violence with trained social-work support.

24 hours a day, 365 days a yearPlease Call Me: *120*7867#SMS: 31531
Child Protection · South Africa

Childline South Africa

116

Children and adults concerned about a child can speak to a counsellor. For immediate danger call the police on 10111.

24-hour toll-free helpline from all networks
Crisis Counselling · South Africa

LifeLine South Africa National Counselling Line

0861 322 322

For counselling and crisis support, including trauma and suicidal thoughts. If someone is in immediate danger call 112 or 10111 now.

24-hour national counselling line
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