Emergency services, including ambulance services, are run by provincial health departments The South African Health Services of the South African National Defence Force also plays a key role in emergencies and disasters Call 10111, the Nationwide Emergency Response number from anywhere in South Africa A call centre operator will answer the incoming call, take all necessary particulars and assign the complaint to a Flying Squad patrol vehicle, or the local police station, to attend the incident The Emergency services, which offers 24-hour emergency services relating to all-life threatening situations, including ambulances, fire engines and metro police Call 999 for an Ambulance, or call 082-911 for emergency medical assista.