{"id":40648,"date":"2026-08-27T16:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=40648"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:39:51","slug":"emergency-contacts-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/emergency-contacts-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Something Goes Wrong: Emergency Contacts and Resources Every Gauteng Woman Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most days out in Gauteng go exactly as planned.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-578992278\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get to the restaurant, make the concert, catch the Gautrain, find your friends at the market and eventually make your way home. But every now and then, something goes sideways. Your phone gets stolen. A rideshare trip does not feel right. You get separated from your group. Someone becomes unwell. You find yourself somewhere unfamiliar and need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody plans for those moments. But knowing what to do when something goes wrong can make a stressful situation much easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For women exploring Gauteng alone, travelling with friends, driving at night or heading to an event, having a few emergency contacts saved in your phone is simply good preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not about expecting something to happen. It is about knowing you have options if it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When You Need Immediate Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in immediate danger or need urgent police assistance, contact the South African Police Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.gov.za\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saps.gov.za\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAPS Emergency Services <\/a><strong>: 10111<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a cellphone, <strong>112<\/strong> can also be used for emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you call, try to stay as calm and specific as possible. Tell the operator where you are, what has happened and what kind of assistance you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are at an event or venue, you can also alert security or medical personnel while emergency assistance is being arranged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You Need Gender-Based Violence Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If something has happened that involves gender-based violence, harassment or abuse, you do not have to figure everything out on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC)<\/strong> provides support and assistance through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>0800 428 428<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use the <strong>Please Call Me<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*120*7867#<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsd.gov.za\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dsd.gov.za\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Department of Social Development<\/a> lists these as GBV Command Centre contact options, with the service providing support and referrals to people affected by gender-based violence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save these numbers before you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2365964932\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If Something Goes Wrong at an Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerts, festivals, markets, wine expos and nightlife venues can get busy quickly. If something happens, your first move should be towards people who can actually help..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel uncomfortable, become separated from your group or need assistance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move towards <strong>venue staff, security or medical personnel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in a <strong>busy, well-lit area<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell a friend or someone you trust what has happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have become separated, go to your group\u2019s <strong>agreed meeting point<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not accept a lift from a stranger simply because you need help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are seriously injured or unwell, ask venue staff to contact medical assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D17345E-69C8-4556-B7BA-F12EEACA3F20.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also why agreeing on a meeting point before entering a busy event can be so useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more practical advice on looking out for friends while you\u2019re out, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/women-going-out-as-a-group-gauteng\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/women-going-out-as-a-group-gauteng\/\">Going Out as a Group: How Women Can Look Out for Each Other at Gauteng Events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If Your Phone Gets Stolen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losing your phone while travelling or attending an event is stressful, but the first priority is getting yourself somewhere safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you are in a secure place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask venue staff or security for assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use another phone to contact someone you trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block your SIM or mobile account as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your bank if banking apps or payment information were accessible through the phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change important passwords when you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Find My Device<\/strong> or <strong>Find My iPhone<\/strong> if the function is available and appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report the theft to SAPS if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FCE2B91D-FAB1-463D-9C33-33D5A9B05577-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not put yourself in danger trying to recover a stolen phone. Your safety comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2365964932\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If Something Goes Wrong With Your Rideshare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the problem is not where you expected it to be. A driver may take an unexpected route, behave inappropriately or simply make you feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that happens, trust your judgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where possible, ask to end the trip in a <strong>busy, populated location<\/strong> rather than somewhere isolated. Avoid getting into a confrontation with the driver. Once you are somewhere safe, use the rideshare platform\u2019s reporting or safety tools to report what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the trip information, including the driver\u2019s details, vehicle registration and trip record, if you have access to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a fuller guide before getting into a rideshare, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rideshare-safety-south-africa-women\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rideshare-safety-south-africa-women\/\">Rideshare Safety in Gauteng: What Every Woman Should Know Before Getting In<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You Think You Are Being Followed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important thing is not to panic or make a rushed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are walking, move towards a busy public place where there are other people and staff around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are driving, <strong>do not drive directly home<\/strong>. Instead, head towards somewhere public and staffed, such as a police station, busy petrol station or shopping centre with security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call someone you trust and let them know where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe the situation is an immediate emergency, contact the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/driving-alone-at-night-gauteng\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/driving-alone-at-night-gauteng\/\">Safe Driving Alone in Gauteng: A Woman\u2019s Guide to Road Safety After Dark<\/a>  covers this situation in more detail, including what to do if you are concerned about another vehicle following you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2365964932\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT\u2019S ON G QUICK SAVE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save this section to your phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Emergency<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAPS Emergency<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10111<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emergency from cellphone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>112<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GBV Command Centre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>0800 428 428<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GBV Please Call Me<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>*120*7867#<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GBV Command Centre numbers are confirmed by South Africa\u2019s Department of Social Development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Head Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need a complicated emergency plan. A few small habits are enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before leaving home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Charge your phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Save your emergency numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Let someone know where you\u2019re going<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Have your transport plan sorted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Make sure your rideshare app is working<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Agree on a meeting point if you\u2019re going out with friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Keep important medical or emergency information accessible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling alone, a quick message when you arrive can be just as useful as one when you leave. Someone knowing roughly where you are gives you an extra layer of support without taking away your independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Knowing Your Options Is the Point<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing what to do when something goes wrong does not mean expecting the worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means knowing who to call. It means knowing where to go. It means knowing when to ask for help and having enough information to make your next decision calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is what confidence looks like too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can go to the concert. Take the Gautrain. Meet your friends for dinner. Explore somewhere new. Drive yourself home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if something does not go according to plan, you have options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Her City. Her Rules.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save this guide for later and share it with another woman who spends time exploring Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing what to do when something goes wrong can make a stressful situation easier. 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