Ambulance Number Soweto
The ambulance number Soweto households can keep is 0861 725 633: a person answers at any hour and sends a Ralmed crew from Sandton.
Getting to you
How Ralmed covers Soweto from Sandton
Our base is at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, north of the city. Crews travel south-west across Johannesburg to reach Soweto, which forms Region D of the City of Johannesburg on its own.
Inside the township, the Golden Highway, Chris Hani Road and Klipspruit Valley Road carry crews between the sections. We have no branch here, and the call-taker will say so if you ask.
Because it is a long drive, call the ambulance number Soweto families use again if the patient's condition changes while you wait.
Sections we cover
Soweto sections our crews reach
From Orlando in the east to Protea Glen in the south-west, every section shares the ambulance number Soweto uses. They include:
Local knowledge
Landmarks that guide a crew here
Vilakazi Street
Visitors and residents near the museums can name the nearest house museum or restaurant.
Maponya Mall
In Pimville and Klipspruit, the mall is an easy point for a crew to find.
Orlando Stadium
On match and event days, give the gate or the parking area you are closest to.
Walter Sisulu Square
In Kliptown, the square and the taxi rank beside it help crews get their bearings.
Other good reference points include the Hector Pieterson Memorial, the Orlando Towers and the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. Mention one when you call the ambulance number Soweto relies on.
Hospitals
Hospitals for Soweto patients
We agree the hospital with you, based on the patient's needs and medical aid. Public hospitals serving the area include:
| Hospital | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital | Diepkloof | Public academic hospital |
| Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital | Coronationville | Public hospital |
| Helen Joseph Hospital | Auckland Park | Public hospital |
Patients with medical aid can ask for a private hospital elsewhere in Johannesburg, and the crew will take them there when it is clinically safe.
What we offer
Private ambulance services for Soweto
- Emergencies at home, at work or on the road, through ourambulance services.
- Transfers from Bara to another hospital, or home after discharge, through ourpatient transfer service.
- Events such as festivals, funerals and matches, throughevent medical cover.
Save the ambulance number Soweto families keep: 0861 725 633.
Step by step
Calling the ambulance number Soweto relies on
01
Phone 0861 725 633
A person answers, at any hour of the day or night.
02
Section, street, landmark
Give all three, so the crew can find the house after dark.
03
Meet the crew
Send someone to the main road with a torch or a phone light.
04
Stay reachable
Keep your phone free, and call back if anything changes.
Close by
Nearby areas on this line
Roodepoort and the rest of Johannesburg share the number with Soweto. See the full list on Areas We Cover, or visit the Ralmed homepage.
Questions
Ambulance number Soweto: questions and answers
What is the ambulance number for Soweto?
Call 0861 725 633 for a Ralmed ambulance anywhere in Soweto, day or night. A person in our Sandton control room answers and sends a crew. The public ambulance service answers 10177, and 112 works from any mobile, even without airtime.
Where do your crews come from?
From our only base, at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton, north of the city. The drive to Soweto crosses Johannesburg, so tell us at once if the patient gets worse while you wait, and we will update the crew on the way.
How will the crew find my house at night?
Give the section, the street name and the house number, plus a landmark such as a school, a church or a tavern. Then send someone out to the main road with a torch or a phone light to wave the crew in. It saves a lot of searching.
Will the crew take the patient to Bara?
If Chris Hani Baragwanath is the right hospital for the patient, yes. Patients with medical aid can ask for a private hospital elsewhere in Johannesburg instead, and the crew will take them there when it is clinically safe to make the longer trip.
Do you cover Protea Glen and Dobsonville?
Yes. Our crews cover every section, including Protea Glen and Dobsonville in the west, Orlando and Diepkloof in the east, and Pimville and Kliptown in the south. The number is the same wherever you are. Give the section, street and house number, plus a landmark such as a school or church.
Can you move a patient home from Bara?
Yes. If a patient needs an ambulance to go home after discharge, or a transfer to another hospital, call or WhatsApp with the patient's details, the ward and the time. We will send a crew matched to what the patient needs.
Can Ralmed cover an event in Soweto?
Yes. We plan medical cover for festivals, sports days, church gatherings and other events, based on a risk assessment done to South African law. Send us the venue, the date and the expected crowd, and we will propose the crews needed.
Is 10177 the same as your number?
No. 10177 reaches the public ambulance service. Ralmed is a private service on 0861 725 633, usually paid for by the patient or their medical aid. You can choose which one to call, and many households save both. Saving both numbers on a note by the door means everyone in the house knows them.
Will medical aid pay for a Ralmed ambulance?
Most schemes cover emergency ambulance transport, but the details depend on your plan. Always call the ambulance number Soweto patients use first. Afterwards, we give you the paperwork your scheme needs for the claim. Our accounts team can explain anything that is unclear on the statement.
Keep our number for Soweto
One call reaches our control room from any section, and a crew sets out from Kelvin View to your door. Share the number with your family and neighbours. Save 0861 725 633 as your ambulance number Soweto contact.