Call first. Then report.
If life, safety, or property is at risk: call immediately. ASF WhatsApp groups support coordination — they do not replace SAPS, TMPD, or EMS.
Nearest services
Use these when you need directions quickly.
Emergency Contacts
Choose the type — keep communication short and clear.
Crime in progress
Get to safety first. Call. Give location. Then share verified details in ASF Main.
Medical emergency
Stay calm. Call and stay on the line. Provide exact location and condition.
Fire / hazards
Do not enter smoke-filled areas. Move people away. Call immediately.
Use TMPD for traffic incidents, road hazards, and metro enforcement support.
How to post on ASF
If you report in Main, keep it short and useful. This helps responders know what they’re walking into.
- Type: Security / Medical / Fire
- Exact location: street + nearest intersection / landmark
- What’s happening now: active / contained / suspects fleeing
- Risks: weapons / injuries / fire / live cables
- Vehicle info: plate + make/model/colour + direction
- Your contact: if responders need to call you
- Rumours and forwarded voice notes
- Graphic images/videos in public channels
- Naming suspects without verification
- Flooding the group with repeated messages
- Sharing private info outside authorised channels
Alpha contacts
For non-emergency escalation or coordination. In an active emergency, call SAPS/EMS/TMPD first.
Alpha Security Forum