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​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 wor​ld, 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
 
  • Police station 
  • Polokwane – 015 290 6577/8
  • Mankweng – 015 270 1000 / 082 532 5283
 
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​