Emergencies on the Vanderbijlpark Campus
The NWU is committed to ensuring the security, safety, and health of all students, staff, and visitors. Therefore the NWU boasts a “one of a kind” multidisciplinary emergency cluster in order to provide a swift and effective response to any emergency on campus. On-campus emergencies must be reported to the relevant service below. The appropriate emergency personnel will be activated and any communication with external services will be coordinated by our trained personnel.
- Use only the prefix “10” followed by the last four digits when dialing from an internal line
- Dial the entire number when using an external line or cell phone
Protection Services - crime and security-related emergencies
- 24-hour Control Room
- Crime and security-related emergencies
- Building A25
- Contact numbers:
- 016 910 3339
- Serious crime, Mr. Joseph Ntlati (Senior Manager) 083 747 5433
NWU Emergency Services - fire, medical and rescue emergencies
- 24-hour Control Room
- Fire, medical & rescue related emergencies
- Building A25
- Contact numbers:
- 016 910 3339
Health Care Centre
- Office hours
- General health services
- 016 910 3163
Off-campus emergencies in Vanderbijlpark
Students and staff who experience an emergency off-campus should contact the appropriate services listed below.
South African Police Service (Vanderbijlpark)
- 016 910 9000 (from cellphone)
- 10111 (from a landline)
Fire and Emergency Services
016 430 1860
Traffic Department
016 422 3600
Gauteng Provincial Ambulance Service
- 10177 (landline)
- 112 (cellphone)
ER24 Private Ambulance Service
- 084 124
- www.er24.co.za
Netcare 911 Private Ambulance Service
082 911
Vaal Emergency Care
(016) 976 7887