Visitor Safety Tips

Emergency Numbers - Cape Town

Any emergency from a mobile112
Any emergency from a landline (COCT)107
Ambulance10177
Wilderness Search and Rescue021 937 0300
COCT Medical & Fire Emergencies021 480 7700
SANParks (Table Mountain)086 110 6417
South African Police Service10111
NSRI Sea Rescue087 094 9774
Central Cape Town Improvement District (24-hour)082 415 7127
Rape Crisis Line021 447 9762
Disaster Risk Management Centre080 911 HELP (4357)
Sea & Mountain Rescue021 948 9900
Cape Town Tourism Band Aid021 487 6552
Shark Spotterswww.sharkspotters.org.za

The Western Cape Government's Tourism Safety Support unit assists international tourists in distress by:

  • Providing emotional support & hospital visits
  • Contacting family & friends
  • Making logistical arrangements
  • Facilitating emotional trauma counselling
  • Facilitating with embassies and consulates for passports