Safety Resources

Emergency contacts, safety guidelines, and incident reporting — all in one place.

Fire & Rescue Services

24/7

National fire and rescue emergency number

Ambulance / Medical Emergency

24/7

National ambulance and emergency medical services

South African Police Service (SAPS)

24/7

National emergency police line

GBV Command Centre

24/7

Gender-based violence support and counselling. Free to call.

Stop Gender Violence Helpline

24/7

Free and confidential GBV support, counselling, and emergency referrals

NSFAS Student Support

Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00

NSFAS helpline for funding, registration, and accommodation queries

Suicide Crisis Line

24/7

Confidential suicide prevention and mental health crisis support

SADAG Mental Health Helpline

24/7

South African Depression and Anxiety Group – counselling and referrals

Wits Campus Security

24/7

UCT Campus Protection Services (Toll-Free)

24/7

UCT CPS toll-free emergency line

UCT Campus Protection Services

24/7

Wits Protection Services – Health Sciences

24/7

Wits Health Sciences Campus security line

UP Security Services – Operational Centre

24/7

University of Pretoria security operational centre

UFS Protection Services – Qwaqwa

24/7

UFS Qwaqwa campus protection services

UFS Protection Services – Bloemfontein

24/7

UFS Bloemfontein campus protection services. WhatsApp available.

UP Security Services – Crisis Line

24/7

University of Pretoria emergency crisis line

DUT Protection Services – Central Control

24/7

DUT central control security line. Also reachable on 031 373 5111.