Intelligence-driven operation yields success
15 April 2025 | From Arrive Alive
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The Ekurhuleni District Crime Intelligence Unit, in close partnership with specialised units, successfully conducted an operation on 15 April 2025, based on credible information received.
During this operation, a 43-year-old suspect was apprehended in Tempo, Tembisa, on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as possession of suspected stolen property. The suspect was found in possession of a 9mm pistol, ammunition, a Metro police uniform, and a stolen Mazda CX5 vehicle.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Daveyton.
Major General Anna Sithole, Ekurhuleni District Commissioner, commended the members involved for their exemplary efforts. She emphasised that this operation showcases the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing, reiterating that the safety and security of our communities remain a paramount priority. The SAPS is committed to diligently disrupt criminal networks before they can inflict harm.
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27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
We're battling the Tokai mountain fire with all hands on deck! Over 90 firefighters are working tirelessly across 5 fronts:
- Noordhoek
- Steenberg Estate
- Ou Kaapse Weg
- Clovelly
- Noordhoek
Our resources include:
- 12 major pumper fire engines
- 5 Strike Teams
- 5 water tankers
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene where three vehicles collided on Jan Smuts Drive and Blomvlei Road, Pinati
6 Patients with minor to moderate injuries.
Lima Charlie 1
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Severe Head-On Collision on M41 Leaves Driver Critically Injured During Early Hours Of Sunday Morning
A serious head on collision occurred just after midnight on the M41 near the Cornubia Mall onramp, in the direction of Gateway, leaving one driver critically injured and severely entrapped in his
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
An additional six (6) drivers in Limpopo for attempted bribery are behind bars. A 33 year old male suspect was arrested for allegedly offering an Officer Two hundred Rands, in order to convince him to omit effecting a drunk and driving arrest against him, he was arrested and detained at Mahwelereng SAPS.
This
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A fire has been burning in Tokai, Table Mountain National Park, and has flared up again this morning, spreading quickly towards Ou Kaapse Weg.
The City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue is working with SANParks to combat the fire, with:
- 3 helicopters deployed for water drops
- A spotter plane for
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Five Killed in Horror Crash at Cato Ridge.
ALS Paramedics are on the scene on Eddie Hagen Drive.
One person survived and was rushed to Hospital. The Road is closed
Five Killed in Horror Crash, Cato Ridge. https://t.co/tofyPxBKVH #ArriveAlive@AlsParamedics pic.twitter.com/OuL57EgRJp—
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In a multidisciplinary operation involving Gauteng Traffic Police High Priority Crimes Unit, Gauteng Traffic Police Specialized Law Enforcement Unit (SLEU), SAPS Intelligence, Metro Police (M.D.O CI CIT), EMPD CLU Northern Region, and Gauteng Traffic Wardens SLEU (East and Central), law enforcement officers
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In a operation involving the National Traffic Police (NTP), SAPS Midrand, Highway Patrol (HP), SSU Anti-Hijacking Unit, and the Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, law enforcement officers responded to a callout regarding a white BMW linked to the armed robbery of an Iveco courier van in Sandton.
The
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Members of the JMPD Tactical Response Unit (TRU) FLEXI 1 responded after receiving a lookout alert from Reaction teams regarding a red Audi Q3 that had been taken during a house robbery in Parkhurst.
Following intelligence, officers proceeded to an address in Orlando West, they were joined by the
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni led yet another successful multidisciplinary High-Density #OperationShanela at Sontonga Road, Katlehong where at a roadblock 16 suspects arrested for drunken driving, nine illegal immigrants, ten for possession of drugs, four suspects
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A successful intelligence-driven operation was conducted on Friday, 25 April 2025, by the Gauteng Provincial Head Office Firearms Liquor and Second Hand Goods (FLASH) unit, in collaboration with the Gauteng Gambling Board, Gauteng Traffic Police, and Gauteng Traffic Wardens, in the Germiston area. The
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Please be advised that on Sunday, 27 April 2025, there will be full road closures from 03h30 until 14h00 to accommodate the Tour Durban Cycling Race. Affected routes are as follows:
• Masabala Yengwa Avenue:
Southbound lane closed from Kings Park to Sandile Thusi Road.
• Isaiah Ntshangase
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola will together with the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya meet with the team involved in investigating the disappearance of three police officers on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
The pair will receive
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing on the release of the Easter Weekend road safety report by the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy
The report will provide an account of the impact of the Easter Weekend road safety campaign interventions as well as road crashes and fatalities
26 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The driver of a red VW Jetta fled the scene following a collision on the N2 north bound lane near Avoca - KZN yesterday (Friday).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Phoenix Operations Centre received a call for assistance from passing motorists. On arrival, the occupants of a white Hyundai i10
26 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A short while ago IPSS Medical Rescue received a call for assistance for an elderly lady who had fallen at home earlier in the morning.
On arrival of paramedics the patient was found to have sustained a severe head injury and was in a critical condition.
The patient was stabilised on scene by
26 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd has made significant progress in maintaining Instrument Flight Procedures. The company remains committed to ensuring safety in air traffic management, including the speedy completion of its Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme.
During March and
26 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Gauteng police arrested five suspects, aged between 18 and 32 years, during an intelligence-driven operation, Operation Vala Umgodi, on Friday, 25 April 2025, in Cloverdene informal settlement, Crystal Park, for illegal mining, contraventions of the Mineral Act 28 of 2002, and illegal immigration. The