Organization Name : Department of Health
Facility Name : Contact Information
Applicable For : South African Citizen
Website : https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
SA Corona Virus Contact Information
COVID-19 Public Hotline 0800 029 999
Official WhatsApp Help Service
Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. or share this link: 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 grantenquiries [AT] sassa.gov.za
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 & 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 Corona19ters [AT] labour.gov.za
Support to businesses :
** info@dsbd.gov.za / info@mybindu.org.za
** 0860 663 7867 or 0860 ONE STOP
** https://www.gov.za/covid-19/companies-and-employees/support-business
Essential service application portal :
** www.bizportal.gov.za
** Postbank Call Center 0800 53 54 55
Solidarity Fund :
** 0860 001 001
** info@solidarityfund.co.za
** https://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
1. Limpopo
** Designated Hospital: Polokwane Hospital
2. Mpumalanga
** Designated Hospital: Rob Ferreira Hospital
3. Gauteng
** Designated Hospital: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
** Steve Biko Hospital
** Thembisa Hospital
** Designated Referral Hospital: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
4. KwaZulu-natal
** Designated Hospital: Greys Hospital
5. North West
** Designated Hospital: Klerksdorp Hospital
6. Free State
** Designated Hospital: Pelonomi Hospital
7. Northern Cape
** Designated Hospital: Kimberley Hospital
8. Eastern cape
** Designated Hospital: Livingston Hospital
9. Western Cape
** Designated Hospital Tygerberg Hospital
** Designated Referral Hospital Tygerberg Hospital
Media Liasion Officers Database
Presidency :
** Minister – Ms Khumbudzo Phophi Silence Ntshavheni
** Media Liasion Officer – Nonceba Mhlauli
Contact Details :
072 623 3462
nonceba@dpme@gov.za
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural development :
** Minister – Toko Didiza
** Media Liasion Officer – Reggie Ngcobo
Contact Details :
082 883 245 8
reggie.ngcobo@gmail.com
mlo.minister@daff.gov.za
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture :
** Minister – Nathi Mthethwa
** Media Liasion Officer – Masechaba Ndlovu
Contact Details :
012 441 3630
076 114 7944
masechaban@dac.gov.za
Department of Basic Education :
** Minister – Angie Motshekga
** Media Liasion Officer – Hope Mokgatlhe
Contact Details :
012 357 4035/ 079 817 0427
Mokgatlhe.h@dbe.gov.za
Department of Communications :
Minister – Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams
Media Liasion Officer :
** Nthabeleng Mokitimi Dlamini
** Mish Molakeng
Contact Details :
073 222 5522
012 427 8010
ndlamini@dtps.gov.za
082 469 3997
mish@doc.gov.za
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs :
** Minister – Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
** Media Liasion Officer – Mlungisi Mtshali
Contact Details :
082 088 5060
Lungim@cogta.gov.za
Department of Justice and Correctional Services :
Minister – Ronald Lamola
Media Liasion Officer – Crispin Phiri
Contact Details :
081 781 2261
phirichrispin@gmail.com
Department of Defence and Military Veterans :
** Minister – Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
** Media Liasion Officer – Joy Peter
Contact Details :
012 355 5832
082 990 0407
joy.peter@dod.mil.za
FAQ On Corona Virus
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Corona Virus
Q: What is the coronavirus?
A: The coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as COVID-19.
Q: What is COVID-19?
A: COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus. It was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread globally, causing a pandemic.
Q: How is COVID-19 spread?
A: COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. It can also be spread by touching a surface contaminated with the virus and then touching one’s face.