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Government Employees Medical Scheme media_statement

Government Employees Medical SchemeRef: https://www.gems.gov.za/-/media/Gems-Media/Documents/Generic-Images-for-hidden-page-links/2025/Toll-Free_PDF.pdf

Official source

Source domain: gems.gov.za

Collected on 5 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a short GEMS (Government Employees Medical Scheme) communication informing members that the GEMS Call Centre number is now toll-free. It states that members can call 0800 00 4367 (GEMS) free of charge from any phone in South Africa, and provides contact details including enquiries@gems.gov.za and www.gems.gov.za. It also mentions using a QR code to download the GEMS Member App.

Facts

Reference

https://www.gems.gov.za/-/media/Gems-Media/Documents/Generic-Images-for-hidden-page-links/2025/Toll-Free_PDF.pdf

Key Takeaways

GEMS Call Centre toll-free number: 0800 00 4367
Free calls limited to South Africa only
Email: enquiries@gems.gov.za
Website: www.gems.gov.za
Instruction: use QR code to download the GEMS Member App
GEMS (Government Employees Medical Scheme)