Department of Health South Africa: Contact Details 2026
The National Department of Health (NDoH) is responsible for health policy, regulation, and the public health system in South Africa. Minister of Health in 2026 is Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. This page lists official contact details for the national department, all nine provincial departments, and key health regulatory bodies.
National Department of Health
- Website: www.health.gov.za
- Switchboard: 012 395 8000
- Physical address: Civitas Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Struben Streets, Pretoria, 0001
- Postal address: Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001
- Minister of Health: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi
- National Health Hotline: 0800 029 999 (free, 24/7)
National Health Hotline: 0800 029 999 - Free call, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Health Hotline
The National Health Hotline provides health information, referrals, and assistance to all South Africans. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call 0800 029 999 for help finding a clinic or hospital, information about health services, HIV and AIDS enquiries, health advice, and referrals to appropriate services.
Provincial Departments of Health
| Province | Department | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | EC Department of Health | 040 608 0000 |
| Free State | FS Department of Health | 051 408 1400 |
| Gauteng | GP Department of Health | 011 355 3000 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | KZN Department of Health | 033 395 2000 |
| Limpopo | Limpopo Department of Health | 015 293 6000 |
| Mpumalanga | MP Department of Health | 013 766 3000 |
| Northern Cape | NC Department of Health | 053 830 0500 |
| North West | NW Department of Health | 018 388 4000 |
| Western Cape | WC Department of Health | 021 483 3647 |
Key Health Regulatory Bodies
| Body | Function | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) | Inspects and investigates health facilities | www.ohsc.org.za | 0800 424 284 |
| Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) | Regulates medical aid schemes | www.medicalschemes.co.za | 0861 123 267 |
| Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) | Regulates health professionals | www.hpcsa.co.za | 012 338 9300 |
| South African Nursing Council (SANC) | Regulates nurses and midwives | www.sanc.co.za | 012 420 1000 |
| SA Pharmacy Council (SAPC) | Regulates pharmacists | www.pharmcouncil.co.za | 012 319 8500 |
| SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) | Regulates medicines and devices | www.sahpra.org.za | 012 501 0300 |
Other Important Contacts
- SADAG Mental Health Helpline: 0800 456 789 (24 hours)
- Life Line: 0861 322 322 (24 hours)
- Substance Abuse Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (24 hours)
- SASSA (disability and other grants): 0800 60 10 11
- Ambulance emergency: 10177
- General emergency (mobile): 112
NHI and Health Policy Enquiries
For information about the National Health Insurance (NHI) and health policy, visit the dedicated NHI section of the Department of Health website.
- NHI website: www.health.gov.za/nhi
- Email enquiries: info@health.gov.za
- Media enquiries: media@health.gov.za