COVID-19 Public Hotline
0800 029 999
0800 029 999
Official WhatsApp Help Service
Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
or share this link: https://wa.me/27600123456?text=Hi
Social Relief of Distress
Applications could be made by either calling 0800 60 10 11 or by sending an email to [email protected]
Sassa also has contact staff in every province, to try and relieve the congestion at the national call center. The contact numbers are as follows
National SASSA call center: 0600 60 10 11
- Eastern Cape – 043 707 6300
- Free State – 051 410 8339
- Gauteng – 011 241 8324
- KwaZulu-Natal – 033-846 3400
or WhatsApp 071 607 1514
- Limpopo – 015 291 7500
- Mmpumalanga – 013 754 9428
- Northern Cape – 053 802 4900
- North West – 018 397 3360
- Western Cape – 021 469 0235
Call Center Numbers and Hotlines
- COVID-19 Public Hotline 0800 029 999
- Gender-based violence command center dial: *120*7867# (free for mobile)
- Support to SMME’s in Distress 0860 663 7867
- South African Police Service 08600 10111
- National Crisis Line 0861 322 322
- Reporting undue price increases 0800 141 880
- Department of Home Affairs 0800 601 190
- Department of Water & Sanitation 0800 200 200
- Department of Tourism 0860 868 747
- Department of Trade & Industry 08 000 6543
- Presidential Hotline 17737
- Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme
Call Centre number 012- 337 1997 and email [email protected] - Support to businesses:
[email protected] / [email protected]
0860 663 7867 or 0860 ONE STOP
https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus/support-business - Essential service application portal
www.bizportal.gov.za - Postbank Call Center 0800 53 54 55
- Solidarity Fund
0860 001 001
[email protected]
https://www.solidarityfund.co.za/
- Child Line: 0800 055 555
- Person with Disabilities: SMS ‘help’ to 31531
- AIDS Helpline: 0800 012 322
- Suicide Helpline 0800 567 567 or 0800 456 789
- GB VF – Related service complaints 0800 333 177
- Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit 0800 150 150
- Woman Abuse Helpline 0800 150 150
- National Human Trafficking Helpine 0800 222 777
- SASSA Call Center 0800 60 10 11
Department of Transport COVID-19 Contact Details
- Aviation Related enquiries:
Ms Metja Maloba
082 551 3887
- Public Transport related enquiries:
Ms Kemantha Manilal
082 395 6777 - Maritime related enquiries:
Mr Mthunzi Madiya
084 651 4000
- Rail related enquiries:
Mr Ngwako Makaepea
072 936 5904
- Roads & vehicle licensing enquiries:
Adv Johannes Makgatho
078 515 0806
Designated Hospitals for Managing the COVID-19 Cases
- Limpopo
Designated Hospital: Polokwane Hospital - Mpumalanga
Designated Hospital: Rob Ferreira Hospital - Gauteng
Designated Hospital: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Steve Biko Hospital
Thembisa Hospital
Designated Referral Hospital: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital - KwaZulu-natal
Designated Hospital: Greys Hospital
- North West
Designated Hospital: Klerksdorp Hospital - Free State
Designated Hospital: Pelonomi Hospital - Northern Cape
Designated Hospital: Kimberley Hospital - Eastern cape
Designated Hospital: Livingston Hospital - Western Cape
Designated Hospital Tygerberg Hospital
Designated Referral Hospital Tygerberg Hospital
Media Liasion Officers Database
Presidency
Minister:
Jackson Mthembu
Media Liasion Officer
Nonceba Mhlauli
Contact Details:
072 623 3462
[email protected]@gov.za
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural development
Minister:
Toko Didiza
Media Liasion Officer
Reggie Ngcobo
Contact Details:
082 883 2458
[email protected]
[email protected]
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Minister:
Nathi Mthethwa
Media Liasion Officer
Masechaba Ndlovu
Contact Details:
012 441 3630
076 114 7944
[email protected]
Department of Basic Education
Minister:
Angie Motshekga
Media Liasion Officer
Hope Mokgatlhe
Contact Details:
012 357 4035/ 079 817 0427
[email protected]
Department of Communications
Minister:
Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams
Media Liasion Officer
Nthabeleng Mokitimi Dlamini
Mish Molakeng
Contact Details:
073 222 5522
012 427 8010
[email protected]
082 469 3997
[email protected]
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Minister:
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Media Liasion Officer
Mlungisi Mtshali
Contact Details:
082 088 5060
[email protected]
Department of Justice and Correctional Services
Minister:
Ronald Lamola
Media Liasion Officer
Crispin Phiri
Contact Details:
081 781 2261
[email protected]
Department of Defence and Military Veterans
Minister:
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Media Liasion Officer
Joy Peter
Contact Details:
012 355 5832
082 990 0407
[email protected]
Department of Employment and Labour
Minister:
Thulas Nxesi
Media Liasion Officer
Sabelo Mali
Contact Details:
021 337 1997
082 729 5804
[email protected]
Department of Environment, Fisheries and Forestry
Minister:
Barbara Creecy
Media Liasion Officer
Albi Modise
Contact Details:
083 490 2871
[email protected]
Department of Finance
Minister:
Tito Mboweni
Media Liasion Officer
Mashudu Masutha-Rammutle
Contact Details:
066 040 8581
[email protected]
Department of Health
Minister:
Dr Zweli Mkhize
Media Liasion Officer
Dr Lwazi Manzi
Contact Details:
082 678 8979
[email protected]
Department of Higher Education, science and Technology
Department of Home Affairs
Minister:
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi
Media Liasion Officer
Siya Qoza
Contact Details:
082 898 1657
[email protected]
Department of Human settlements, Water and Sanitation
Minister:
Lindiwe Sisulu
Media Liasion Officer
Sputnik Ratau
Contact Details:
082 874 2942
[email protected]
079 563 1625
[email protected]
Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Minister:
Dr Naledi Pandor
Media Liasion Officer
Lunga Ngqengelele
Contact Details:
[email protected]
082 566 0446
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Minister:
Gwede Mantashe
Media Liasion Officer
Nathi David Shabangu
Contact Details:
073 852 1922
[email protected]
Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Minister:
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
Media Liasion Officer
Mmabatho Ramompi
Contact Details:
076 480 3513
[email protected]
Pelane Mabula
072 169 2507
[email protected]
Department of Police
Minister:
Bheki Cele
Media Liasion Officer
Lirandzu Themba
Contact Details:
082 604 9080
[email protected]
Department of Public Enterprise
Minister:
Pravin Gordhan
Media Liasion Officer
Sam Mkokeli
Contact Details:
082 084 2051
[email protected]
Department of Public Service and Administration
Minister:
Senzo Mchunu
Media Liasion Officer
Vukani Mbhele
Contact Details:
076 523 0085
[email protected]
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Minister:
Patricia De Lille
Media Liasion Officer
Zara Nicholson
Contact Details:
079 416 5996
[email protected]
Department of Small Business Development
Minister:
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Media Liasion Officer
Sarah Mokwebo
(Chief of Staff & Act MLO)
Contact Details:
060 972 5221
[email protected]
Department of Social Development
Minister:
Lindiwe Zulu
Media Liasion Officer
Sharlene Naiker
Contact Details:
082 673 5849
[email protected]
Department of State Security
Minister:
Ayanda Dlodlo
Media Liasion Officer
Mava Scott
Contact Details:
076 095 2350
[email protected]
Department of Trade and Industry
Minister:
Ebrahim Patel
Media Liasion Officer
Sidwell Medupe
Contact Details:
079 492 1774
012 394 1565
[email protected]
Department of Transport
Minister:
Fikile Mbalula
Media Liasion Officer
Ayanda Allie Paine
Contact Details:
074 823 7979
[email protected]
Department of Tourism
Minister:
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane
Media Liasion Officer
Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
Contact Details:
064 754 8426
[email protected]