Emergency Numbers
With the lowest crime rates in South Africa, Polokwane is true to its name “Place of Safety”. However, as in other countries and tourist destinations around the world, there are few basic precautions visitors should take to ensure that their stay is as pleasant and safe as possible.
Safety tips At the hotel:
Never leave your luggage unattended
Store valuables in the hotel’s safety deposit box
Keep your room locked, whether you’re in or out
If someone knocks, check who it is before opening the door
In the street:
Avoid ostentatious display of expensive jewellery, cameras and other valuables
It’s definitely not advisable to carry large sums of money around
At night, steer clear of dark, isolated areas
It’s better to explore in groups and to stick to well-lit busy streets
Plan your route beforehand
A policeman or traffic officer will be glad to direct you if you get lost
If you want to call a taxi, your hotel or the nearest tourism information office can recommend a reliable service
Only use ATMs in well-lit areas
Carry debit and credit card and traveller’s cheques instead of large amounts of money
In the car:
Plan your route in advance
Keep the doors locked at all times and wind up the windows
Lock valuable items in the boot (trunk)
At night, park in well-lit areas
Never pick-up strangers
If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police
From a landline – 10111
From a cellphone – 112
Emergency services
ER 24 Ambulance Service – 084 124
Netcare Ambulance Service – 082 911
Provincial Ambulance Service – 10177
Medi-Clinic 24hr Emergency – 015 290 3747
AA Breakdown Service - 0 800 01 01 01
Fire Department - 015 293 1111
Water Department - 015 290 2000
Hospitals
Limpopo Medi-Clinic
Address: Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Burger Street
Tel: 015 290 8600
Polokwane Provincial Hospital
Address: Cnr. Hospital & Dorp Street
Tel: 015 287 5000
After hours pharmacies
Japie Visser Pharmacy
Address: 17 Grobler Street
Tel: 015 295 9171
Clicks Pharmacy
Address: Standard Bank Square, Cnr. Hans Van Rensburg & Schoeman Street
Tel: 015 291 1122
Clicks Pharmacy Cycad
Address: Cycad Centre, Cnr. General Marits & Outspan Drive, Bendor
Tel: 015 297 2489
Airport
Polokwane International Airport
Tel: 015 288 0122
CALL CENTRE NUMBER 015 001 2010