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Police Stations in South Africa

The national police emergency number in South Africa is 10111. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police organization, operating police stations across all nine provinces.

We have 612 real, government-verified police stations on file for South Africa — searchable by state and city below.

Police Stations & Headquarters

South African Police Service – National HeadquartersHQ

Wachthuis Building, 229 Pretorius Street, 0001

📞 +27 12 393 1000www.saps.gov.za
Verified

Police Stations by Provinces

612 stations across 9 provinces

Eastern Cape

91 stations

Free State

59 stations

Gauteng

113 stations

KwaZulu-Natal

86 stations

Limpopo

27 stations

Mpumalanga

30 stations

North West

40 stations

Northern Cape

46 stations

Western Cape

120 stations

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Emergency: 10111

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the police emergency number in South Africa?
The official police emergency number in South Africa is 10111. Call this immediately in any life-threatening situation — do not search for a station's direct number in an emergency.
How many police stations are in South Africa?
This directory lists 612 real, government-verified police stations and law enforcement agencies across South Africa, sourced from official open government datasets. Browse by region above.
How do I find a police station near me in South Africa?
Use the "Station Near Me" button above to let GPS automatically find the closest station to your current location. You can also browse by provinces and city, or use the search bar on any page.
How do I find the phone number for a police station in South Africa?
Browse to the station's page using the region and city menus above. Each station page shows the direct phone number (where available in the official dataset), address, map, and a click-to-call button. For emergencies, always use 10111 rather than a station's direct number.
How do I get directions to a police station in South Africa?
Each station detail page has a "Get Directions" button that opens Google Maps with the destination pre-filled. You can also use the map on any region or city page to find nearby stations and tap a pin for directions.
How is policing organised in South Africa?
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police organization, operating police stations across all nine provinces.

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