What is the phone number for SAPS Emergency?

SAPS Emergency (South African Police Service) can be reached at 10111.

What is the phone number for GBV Command Centre?

GBV Command Centre (Gender-Based Violence helpline — free & confidential) can be reached at 0800 428 428.

What is the phone number for Stop Gender Violence?

Stop Gender Violence (National helpline for GBV support) can be reached at 0800 150 150.

What is the phone number for Ambulance?

Ambulance (National ambulance emergency number) can be reached at 10177.

What is the phone number for Childline SA?

Childline SA (24hr helpline for children in distress) can be reached at 116.

What is the phone number for Lifeline SA?

Lifeline SA (Crisis counselling and support) can be reached at 0861 322 322.

What is the phone number for Rape Crisis Cape Town?

Rape Crisis Cape Town (Counselling & support for sexual violence survivors) can be reached at 021 447 9762.

What is the phone number for TEARS Foundation?

TEARS Foundation (SMS helpline for GBV — text for help) can be reached at 0800 786 273.

What is the phone number for Saartjie Baartman Centre?

Saartjie Baartman Centre (One-stop centre for abused women & children) can be reached at 021 433 1983.

If you are in immediate danger

Call the police immediately. You have the right to be safe.

Call SAPS: 10111

National Helplines

SAPS Emergency

South African Police Service

10111

GBV Command Centre

Gender-Based Violence helpline — free & confidential

0800 428 428

Stop Gender Violence

National helpline for GBV support

0800 150 150

Ambulance

National ambulance emergency number

10177

Childline SA

24hr helpline for children in distress

116

Lifeline SA

Crisis counselling and support

0861 322 322

Rape Crisis Cape Town

Counselling & support for sexual violence survivors

021 447 9762

TEARS Foundation

SMS helpline for GBV — text for help

0800 786 273

Saartjie Baartman Centre

One-stop centre for abused women & children

021 433 1983

Your safety comes first

All calls to the GBV Command Centre (0800 428 428) are free and confidential.
You can get help in all 11 official languages.
If you cannot speak freely, many helplines accept SMS or WhatsApp messages.
Ask a trusted friend, neighbour, or family member to call on your behalf if needed.