MEC Radzilani concludes hospital visits for passengers of the bus crash on the N1 outside Makhado in Vhembe District
14 February 2023 | From Arrive Alive
The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mme Florence Radzilani, has concluded her visit to hospitals that are tending to patients of the accident that claimed 21 lives, on the N1 outside Makhado in Vhembe District.
During these visits, the MEC was able to establish that 19 people perished on the scene of the accident, and two while in the hospital. This takes the number of fatalities to 21, from the initial 20.
She also used the opportunity to interact with the families of the injured to extend warm words of comfort and encouragement.
MEC Radzilani also expressed gratitude for the speedy response of law enforcement and emergency services and the dedication of health practitioners who are tending to the injured passengers.
For her part, the MEC has committed that she will endeavor to ensure that her Department expedites the conclusion of the accident report so that the victims can make claims with the Road Accident Fund.
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
CENTURION: The critical importance of the use of seatbelts has been highlighted as a key intervention that can save lives on the roads as the country prepares for increased traffic volumes over the Easter peak travel period.
Many travellers will be using long-distance buses to travel to religious
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Late on Tuesday morning, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to reports of a house fire in the Tongaat area, with the occupants still trapped inside.
Paramedics arrived to find three injured occupants had been pulled from the fire, with the fourth occupant, sadly being declared deceased on scene.
One
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A tactical operation by the Port Shepstone Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Margate detectives has resulted in the arrest of six suspects who were wanted for cases of kidnapping and robbery with aggravating circumstances which they allegedly committed on 30 March 2025 in Margate.
On the day of the
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Woman Falls Off Moving Bakkie: Everest Hieghts - KZN
A woman distributing free newspapers to the community of Everest Hieghts in Verulam - KZN sustained facial & bodily injuries after she fell off the rear of the delivery bakkie short while ago (13:30 Wednesday).
The driver of the vehicle
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In the early hours of 2 April 2025, members of the Durban Metro Police Service Drug Team received intelligence regarding a suspected hijacking syndicate operating out of a hideout in Umlazi.
A joint operation was swiftly launched, and upon arrival at the identified property in G-section Umlazi, two
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Further update, family members arrived on scene and refused further assistance from all emergency services on scene and are making their way out of the area
5 African male suspects managed to open the vehicle and whilst attempting to remove values stabbed the female passenger, the driver also sustained
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In a major breakthrough in the fight against vehicle smuggling, a joint intelligence-driven operation successfully intercepted a stolen luxury vehicle destined for illegal export.
On Tuesday, 01 April 2025, an anti-smuggling operation was conducted along the N1 North, near Peter Mokaba Stadium, following
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of a syndicate involved in Cash-In-Transit (CIT) robberies, hijackings, armed robberies, and other violent crimes across Gauteng. The operation was carried out by SAPS Counter Intelligence Investigation Head Office, DPCI Gauteng Multi-Disciplinary Tracking
02 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
On Tuesday morning, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to Mtunzini after an elderly man collapsed.
The patient was stabilised on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics. Due to his critical condition and nature of his medical emergency, the decision was made to activate Netcare911
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!!