The Tourism Information and Safety Call Line - 083 123 2345 - is a partnership between Engen and South African Tourism, and can handle up to 3 000 calls a month. The centre was launched in February and is located in Engen Court, Foreshore, Cape Town.

 The line is a 24-hour operation manned by four people. The line is linked to the national tourism database, which has up-to-date information on all services and products - accommodation, transport, activities, events and contacts.

Tourists can now phone the number for any query, including what to do in an emergency or bureaucratic pickle.

South African Tourism gives a monthly contribution to the service and is responsible for marketing it, while Engen funds the balance as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

Tourism and especially tourism safety is a focus area for petroleum giant Engen, which also sponsors Open Africa, the Arrive Alive Campaign, and runs the Town of the Year promotion

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