The Skukuza Police Station serves the village of Skukuza, located within the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa.[1] The station provides essential policing services for the park’s staff, residents, and visitors, supporting both public safety and wildlife protection operations.[5]
Key contact details for Skukuza Police Station:
- Phone: 013-7351700, 013-7351701[1][3][8]
- Email: skukuza.saps@saps.gov.za[1][3][8]
- Physical Address: 1 Leopard Street, Skukuza[3]
Skukuza is the main administrative and operational hub within the park, and the police station is one of several critical local services in the area, alongside a court, post office, medical facilities, and a fire station.[5] The police station plays a direct role in maintaining safety, processing incidents, and supporting law enforcement activities including anti-poaching operations.
For emergencies in the Kruger National Park, a dedicated emergency call centre is available at 013 735 4325.[4] This centre coordinates rapid response to a range of incidents from accidents and breakdowns to rule violations and criminal activities. Trained staff, often working in cooperation with the police, enable effective resolution of emergencies within the park.[4]
Skukuza Police Station has detention cells and is subject to independent custody visits to monitor the welfare of persons in police custody.[7] Routine oversight of cell conditions is part of broader efforts to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of detainees in South Africa.
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