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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance response: 10177
The 10177 number can be used in the case of a medical emergency and can be called in conjunction with both the fire and police department respectively, depending on whether or not there are casualties.
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ER24: 084 124 nationwide
Netcare911: 082 911
This private emergency response company will respond to emergencies whether you are a member or not.
Emergency - Cellphone: 112
The number 112 can be called from any cell phone in South Africa.
It will transfer your line to a call centre and they will route you to the emergency service closest to you.
When this number is dialled, it is followed by an automated menu. But remain calm, because the menu exists as a form of triage (priority of treatment) control and filters out abuse of the medical and emer- gency system.
A call to 112 on a cellphone is free and is even possible on a cell phone that does not have airtime.
