Traffic Official to appear in court for corruption
27 April 2021 | From Arrive Alive
A 50-year-old traffic official was arrested on Monday,26 April 2021. She is expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court on Wednesday,28 April 2021.
Her arrest follows an investigation into an incident that took place on Thursday,21 April 2021 where a motorist had his vehicle impounded by a 50-year-old female traffic official.
She allegedly stated that the victim who is a foreign national needed to produce his passport and a gratification of R1400 in order for the vehicle to be released. The victim left the scene and sought assistance from his supervisor who then alerted the local police about the ordeal.
The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation swiftly ensued after they were tasked with the probe. The gratification money was received by another traffic officer, Letebele Rampai (44), Instead of the 50-year-old traffic official and released the vehicle.
Rampai was arrested and appeared in court on 26 April 2021. Further investigations were conducted and the Hawks members found several driver's licenses inside the vehicle of the 50-year-old traffic official which led to her arrest.
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services are on the scene on the R404 between Blanco and George Airport near the Four Brothers Aartappelstoor, where a vehicle landed on its roof next to the road.
It is unclear at this stage whether there are any reported injuries.
More information will follow as it becomes available.
Motorists
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A driver who fled the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of a pedestrian has been arrested.
A Plumber walking home after work was killed after he was run over on the M27 in the vicinity of Waterloo - KZN yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. The vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene.
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A 2.1-meter Black Mamba was captured in a home in Canelands - KZN today (Wednesday).
Area Manager from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Nkosinathi Ndaba was dispatched to the residence at approximately 08:52. On arrival, the RUSA Member was informed that a blackish snake was spotted between two
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
On Wednesday 26 March 2025 at around 09:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Social Crime Prevention Unit Officers, conducted a Human Rights awareness at Engen 1 Stop, on the R21 in the Kempton Park area.
The purpose of the awareness was to educate motorists about their basic human
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The police in Limpopo have made significant strides in combating serious and violent crimes. This follows the confiscation of illegal firearms, ammunition and drugs during a series of intelligence-driven operations in separate incidents where police teams successfully arrested multiple suspects in the
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A Plumber walking home after work was killed in a hit & run accident on the M27 near Waterloo - KZN this afternoon (Tuesday).
Controllers at the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received multiple calls from the public requesting Emergency Medical Assistance for the critically
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Currently, on the N12 direction west, an accident is causing traffic delays , just before Edenvale Road.
All lanes are closed, motorists are advised to approach cautiously and be patient.
#EMPD
How can we prevent rollover crashes? Slow Down and Don't Drive Distracted! https://t.co/d7QJycKoVS
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: Following a surge in cash-in-transit heists in KwaZulu-Natal, we wish to announce that yesterday, 1st April 2025, we made a historic transition to a cashless payment system in our motor licensing offices across the province.
We are encouraged by the members of the
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Did you know that using a seatbelt can reduce the risk of fatal injury?
Buckling up means using a safety belt ALL THE TIME - every trip, every time, no exceptions!
Let's keep our little ones safe on the road.
#BeResponsible #ChildSafety #ArriveAlive
Always Protect Our Most Precious Cargo!!
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
On Tuesday evening, IPSS Medical Rescue came across an accident involving a motor vehicle and 2 pedestrians.
After evaluating the pedestrians, a mother and her adult son, medics quickly began work on the mother, initiating CPR and activating IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics.
Despite
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Currently, on the N12 direction west, there is an accident involving multiple vehicles, causing heavy traffic delays, just at Edenvale Road.
All lanes are closed , as the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Freeway Unit Officers are on scene. Motorists are advised to approach with caution
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
On Thursday 27 March 2025 at 17:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Overloads Unit Officers, arrested a male taxi driver aged thirty-seven (37) in the Kempton Park area.
While conducting crime prevention on Pomona Road, Officers stopped a suspicious white Toyota Taxi, upon conducting
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
For the second month in a row motorists will be delighted to find some further relief at the pumps this month as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced significant decreases across fuel grades, effective from midnight on Tuesday 1 April 2025.
Henry van der Merwe, Chairman of
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
SCP Security Response Officer was dispatched following an emergency alert regarding an accident on Lewisham Rd. Upon arrival, it was reported that two vehicles were involved in a collision, with both drivers sustaining minor injuries.
Netcare 911 arrived shortly after and provided on-site treatment
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A 53-year-old man was crossing the Mvoti River on Saturday morning with two other men, when he washed off the low lying bridge. He was last seen floating down the river.
On Sunday and Monday, teams from IPSS Search & Rescue assisted SAPS K9 Search & Rescue from Umhlali and Durban with the
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
March 2025 marked a pivotal month for South Africa’s automotive industry, demonstrating resilience amid economic pressures and delivering strong growth in both domestic new vehicle sales and exports. The sector benefited from stable inflation at 3.2% y-o-y in February and earlier monetary easing,
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A 48-year-old man was pronounced deceased after he collapsed at the Verulam Driver Testing Centre in Jabu Ngcobo Road in Verulam - KZN today (Tuesday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 11:57. On arrival, RUSA Paramedics examined the man and found that
01 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Joint Operation Vala Umgodi team that includes the South African Police Service, South African National Defence Force and Department of Home Affairs continue to deal with the element of human trafficking related to illicit mining in Free State Province.
Members conducted foot and vehicle patrols;