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Essential emergency numbers to remember this festive season

Inevitably, accidents and incidents do occur and it’s best that you keep yourself prepared by having a list of essential emergency numbers

When the festive spirit is in the air and family and friends are near, it’s difficult to imagine that emergency situation would fizzle out the spark.

Inevitably, accidents and incidents do occur and it’s best that you keep yourself prepared by having a list of essential emergency numbers, in case you ever need it.
Medical emergencies:
National number for ambulance services: 10177
Estcourt Provincial Hospital: 036 342 7000.
Emmaus (Bergville) Hospital: 036 488 1570.
Municipal matters:
Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality: 036 342 7800. You can contact the municipality for matters pertaining to electricity, fires, snakes or by-law contraventions.
Uthukela District Municipality: 0860 104 257. This Customer Care Centre number can be contacted to report a burst, leaking or blocked water or sewer pipe.
Mpofana Local Municipality: 033 263 1221.
Okhahlamba Local Municipality: 036 448 8000.
Police matters:
Estcourt Police Station: 036 342 9525/6.
Wembezi: 036 353 0100.
Amangwe (Loskop): 036 488 1024.
Mooi River: 033 263 7619.
Bergville: 036 448 9421.
Weenen: 036 354 1611.
Winterton: 036 488 1502.
Accidents:
N3 Toll Concession: 0800 N3 Help (0800 63 4357).
Midway Road Traffic Inspectorate: 036 352 4846.

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Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news

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