Public Safety Emergency Services

What this means

This is an informational webpage from the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality that outlines emergency services available to residents and visitors in Durban. It provides key contact numbers for fire, police, and disaster management services, with some operating 24/7 and others limited to weekdays. The page also includes guidance on responding to fires and natural disasters.

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Police Emergency Assistance

Residents and visitors can contact the police 24/7 using the national emergency number 10111 for immediate assistance in urgent situations.

Who it is for: residents of Durban, visitors to Durban, anyone needing police assistance in EThekwini
How to act on it: Dial 10111 at any time of day or night

Show the line this came from

Police: 10111 (24 Hours)

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://museums.durban.gov.za/page/public-safety-emergency-services

Key Takeaways

031 – 361 0000
031 – 367 0000
10111
EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Durban
24 hours
weekdays
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Pakade Enock Mchunu
Durban