In case of emergency the Italian citizens can contact the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town at this number:
+27 (0)83 398 3010
This contact number, for emergency use only, is active from Monday to Friday between 16.00 and 22.00; Saturdays and Sundays between 09.00 and 22.00.
Between 22.00 and 8.00, in case of emergency, you may contact the dedicated line by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: +39 0636 91 26 66.