Roads close for cycle race
14 December 2008 | From Arrive Alive
14 December 2008
Johannesburg - Several roads in Germiston have been closed to traffic due to a cycling challenge in the area, Ekurhuleni metro police said on Sunday.
Inspector Jimmy Maboko said the roads, which have been closed from 06:00 will only be open to traffic around lunch time.
"The Tri-Athlone bicycle race is under way and we advice motorists to exercise caution and co-operate with traffic officials directing traffic in the area," he said.
Affected roads included Refinery road between Power and Parkhill roads.
Maboko said the entire Power road was also closed to traffic from the Rand airport up until Alberton road.
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Police have launched a manhunt following a cash in transit heist that occurred on Monday evening, 07 April 2025. It is alleged that a cash in transit van with two security officers inside was traveling on the N4 road, close to Majakaneng, at about 18:00.
The van was blocked by a number of vehicles,
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Last night on the N3 between Lynnfield and Ashburton, a car was involved in a serious collision, getting crushed between 2 trucks.
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the scene and rendered immediate medical attention to an occupant from the car who had sustained serious injuries.
The
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 5am this morning ALS Paramedics responded to a shooting incident on Turfwood Place in Havenside Chatsworth, South of Durban.
Initial reports were that multiple people had been shot in an attempted home invasion. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find that one person a male believed to
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Four suspects who were wanted for cases of murder in the vicinity of Inanda were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police on the M4 Highway in Umlazi on Tuesday afternoon, 08 April 2025.
Police had gathered intelligence about the whereabouts of the wanted suspects, and when police pounced
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The N1 is now open for traffic flow from Bloemfontein and between Kroonstad and Ventersburg. The dangerous goods truck involved in the recent incident has been declared safe and is currently under the supervision of safety officers from the trucking company.
The Free State Provincial Government extends
09 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
When you're driving, make sure everyone in the car is buckled up. This includes people sitting in the back seat.
Wearing a seatbelt can help keep you and your loved ones safe in case of an accident.
So, before you start driving, take a quick check to make sure everyone has their seatbelt on.
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, is appalled by the terrible accident that claimed six lives. The accident occurred along the R510 road next to Zanzuk farm in the Lephalale Municipality, Waterberg District.
Two sedans collided head-on, and police investigations will reveal
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The N1 between Kroonstad and Ventersburg is currently closed due to a dangerous goods truck accident. The closure is in effect from Kroonstad to Winburg to ensure public safety.
# Reason for Closure
A truck carrying hazardous materials with smell of gas has overturned and emergency services are
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A SAPS Official was killed after he was shot multiple times during a robbery on Mafukazela Drive in Inanda - KZN this afternoon (Tuesday).
The off-duty Policeman parked his vehicle on the roadside and proceeded to a tuck shop. He was accosted by suspects who fired multiple shots at him. The injured
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 6 pm on Tuesday evening ALS Paramedics responded to a shooting incident involving SAPS and alleged suspects on the M4 Southern Freeway near the Old Airport South of Durban.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find SAPS in attendance and the road closed off. Paramedics were shown to a vehicle
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
SAPS in Eldorado Park apprehended a 20-year-old suspect for alleged murder, attempted murder, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
On Sunday, 06 April 2025, members of the Eldorado Park Crime Prevention Unit responded to a shooting complaint at Silver Street where upon arrival, they interviewed
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In anticipation of the busy Easter travel period, the Automobile Association (AA), in partnership with the Free State Community Safety, Roads and Transport Department (FSCSR&T), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and MasterDrive, is launching a road safety awareness and education campaign.
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Moderate injuries were reported after a bakkie collided into a light motor vehicle on the R102 in Verulam - KZN a short while ago (Tuesday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene at approximately 12:18 and discovered that a white Isuzu bakkie & a silver Ford Fiesta were
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Members of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Central Corridor), in collaboration with tracking companies, recovered several stolen and hijacked vehicles during various operations.
-A Nissan Sentra recovered in Pimville Zone 7
-A Toyota Corolla that was hijacked in Chiawelo, recovered in Thembelihle,
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 10am this morning ALS Paramedics responded to a serious Crash on Otto Volek Road near Blair Road in Pinetown. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find the badly damaged vehicles in the roadway.
Paramedics assessed the scene and found that three patients from both vehicles had sustained moderate
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The driver of a silver Renault Kwid was injured after his vehicle was rear-ended while he attempting to repair the bonnet lock on the M25 near Ntuzuma - KZN this morning (Tuesday).
A Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) member was on patrol in the area at approximately 07:54 when he drove onto the scene.
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
At approximately 07:00 on Tuesday morning whilst on a routine patrol in the Durban Central Business District, Ensure Security Urban Regeneration Teams noticed a man attacking and robbing a female pedestrian in Dick King Street.
Tactical response officers immediately pursued the suspect, successfully
08 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
With increased traffic volumes expected over the Easter weekend, South African motorists should prepare for intensified road safety checks and roadblocks. In 2024, Easter weekend recorded 185 crashes and 225 fatalities — a stark reminder of the risks associated with this high-traffic period.
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