Emergency Numbers & Important Services

REGIONAL OFFICES

Important Services
Civil Defense

This function rests with the Administrative Unit. It is a standby service that combats civil disruption during natural disasters and enemy action. The service offers several courses to the public, amongst others first aid, fire fighting, security measures, etc.
Telephone: 671-7515
Electricity

The Administrative Unit distributes electricity, supplied by Eskom, to more than 16 700 househoulds and 300 industries by means of 132 kV and 11kV networks.

One person that can try to rectify breaks by means of remote controlled equipment mans the electricity control room from 06:00 to 22:00. During major disruptions emergency phones are diverted to an answering service to allow officials the freedom to repair faults or co-ordinate repair work. When the control room is not manned, calls are diverted via a radio control system to the duty electrician.
Telephone Numbers:
Enquiries: 671-7540
Emergency: 671-7540/1/2
Street lighting: 671-7540 671-7536
Water and Sewage

The Administrative Unit manages the distribution of water to residents as well as the removal and processing of sewage.
Telephone Numbers:
Office hours: 671-7433
After hours: 671-7211
Cemetery Services

The Administrative Units operate three cemeteries at Olievenhoutbosch, Laudium and northeast of Centurion Centre. The OWB Honorary Acre is reserved for members of the League of ex-Interns, the Heroes Acre is reserved for persons who died in operational duty for the country's security and the Honourary Acre for mayors and councillors of Centurion for service to the community of Centurion.
Telephone Numbers:
Wall of remembrance: 327-4714
Garden of Remembrance: 671-7676
Bookings: 671-7676

Library Services

Centurion has an extensive library service with 11 branches in  suburbs, the service centre for the aged and in military bases. Several services besides the normal loan services are also rendered. These include reference services, community information projects, Internet services, a culture section and an art gallery.
Telephone: 671-7382

Animals

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) provides services regarding stray or neglected animals or animals without owners on behalf of the Administrative Unit. The SPCA also has access to animal clinics in the area. The Society manages the dog licensing system on behalf of the Administrative Unit.
Telephone: 664-5644
The department of health services removes dead animals. A fee is payable if dead animals need to be removed from private property.
Telephone: 671-7295
Health Services

Health and preventative services is one of the most important services rendered by a local authority. The Administrative Unit provides normal clinic services, as well as a geriatric clinic where regular consultations are performed and medication is provided.

The health department also provides environmental hygiene services. This includes refuse removal and inspection of places where food is prepared and sold.
Telephone: 671-7280