Emergency Numbers
Police
10111 – National Flying Squad
086 001 0111 – Report a Crime
031 361 0000 – Emergency: Metro Police & Metro Fire
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Ambulance
10177 – Ambulance
031 309 1404 / 1778 – City Med
031 337 6522 – S A Red Cross
031 305 6588 – St Johns Ambulance
082 911 or 0800 333 444 – Netcare
Fire & Disaster Management
031 361 0000
Mountain Rescue
080 000 5133
Sea Rescue
031 361 8567
Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution and Sewer Faults
080 131 3013 – 24 hour Faults, replace manhole covers & water pollution complaints
083 707 3013 – 24 hour Faults (SMS only)
Electricity
080 131 3111 – 24 hour Contact Centre
Health
031 765 5886 – AIDS Counselling
031 202 9520 – AIDS Enquiries
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Helplines
0861 435 722 – Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
084 409 2679 – The Open Door Crisis Care Centre
080 005 5555 – Childline KZN
086 132 2322 or 031 312 2323 – LifeLine
080 001 2322 – AIDS helpline
083 900 6962 – Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
031 201 5471 or 073 266 2148 – Birthright (unwanted pregnancy)
Animal Welfare
031 462 1127 – CROW (Wildlife Rehabilitation)
031 579 6500 or 083 212 6103 – SPCA Durban
031 764 1212/3 or 073 335 9322 – SPCA Kloof
031 764 3845 – Kitten Action
NB – we have checked and confirmed these numbers, but please do let us know if you have any problems with access to these services.