ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

The Eastern Cape is one of the prime malaria free safari areas of South Africa. The Addo Elephant Park with its large and relaxed herds of magnificent African elephants is joined by several international prize-winning private game reserve. All offer Big Five safaris, orientated towards families.

There are numerous excellent private hospitals and clinics throughout the city and region, including 3 state hospitals, 4 provincial hospitals, 4 private hospitals, 3 day hospitals, and  52 Eastern Cape Department of Health clinics.

The City also offers various other major services required.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

AA Emergency Breakdown, tel: +27 (0) 83 843 22 or 083 THEAA / www.aa.co.za
Aids Counselling, tel: +27 (0) 41 453 2233 
Aids Help Line, tel: +27 (0) 800 012 322
Alcoholics Anonymous Area Service, tel: +27 (0) 41 452 7328 or +27 (0) 861 435 722 / https://aaportelizabeth.org.za/
Ambulance, tel: 10 177
Aviation Rescue, tel: +27 (0) 41 581 3585
Crimeline, SMS 32211 / www.crimeline.co.za
Disability Hot-Line: +27 (0) 82 290 3764 or +27 (0) 41 368 3707. E-mail: toni.webb@telkomsa.net
Fire Brigade, tel: +27 (0) 41 585 1555
Garmed Ambulance, tel: +27 (0) 41 373 6777  
Netcare 911 Ambulance Service, tel: +27 (0) 82 911
Netcare Greenacres Hospital Emergency Unit, tel: +27 (0) 41 390 7120
Life Line (PE), tel: +27 (0) 41 373 8666 (Crisis Line)
National Sea Rescue Institute, tel: +27 (0) 41 585 6011 
Police Flying Squad, tel: 10 111
Port Elizabeth Weather Office, tel: +27 (0) 82 231 1624 / www.weathersa.co.za
 
 

MEDICAL MATTERS
 
District Surgeon:  Dora Nginza Hospital, Nurses’ Residence, Uitenhage Road. Tel: + 27 (0) 41 464 0600. 
 
Hospitals: 
Dora Nginza Hospital - Spondo Rd, Zwide, tel: +27 (0) 41 406 4111
Netcare Greenacres Hospital - Ring Road, Greenacres, tel: + 27 (0) 41 390 7120 / 390 7298
Livingstone Hospital - Standford Road, Korsten, tel: +27 (0) 41 405 9111
Mercantile Private Hospital - Durban Road, Korsten, tel: +27 (0) 41 401 2700
Provincial Hospital - Gipson Street, Mount Croix, tel: +27 (0) 41 392 3911
St George’s Hospital - Park Drive, Central, tel: +27 (0) 41 392 6111