https://www.arrivealive.co.zaThe latest news and articles from Arrive Alive website.(c) 2026, www.arrivealive.co.za5The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Northern Task Team Officers, together with multiple law enforcement and private security companies, successfully intercepted two (2) suspects involved in blue light truck hijackings on the R25 at Welbekend. A coordinated operation was conducted following intelligence on a group using blue lights to hijack trucks and courier vehicles. Officers identified and stopped a white VW Polo and an Isuzu 150 truck. The Polo was confirmed to be displaying false registration plates and was sought in connection with a prior attempted hijacking in Midrand. The Isuzu truck was confirmed as hijacked and was still being jammed at the time of recovery. The two (2) suspects, aged forty-one (41) and forty-two (42), were arrested. A jamming device, false plates and a mixed load of recovered stock were seized. The suspects have been linked to additional cases registered at Welbekend SAPS. Further investigations are underway. Both suspects...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=77844&page=two-blue-light-hijacking-suspects-have-been-arrested-on-the-r25Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:14:49 +0200A joint roadblock operation was conducted by members of Hillcrest SAPS on Friday, 12 June 2026, along Old Main Road near the Hillcrest Police Station. During the operation, a total of 16 motorists were arrested for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol (DWD). All those arrested were adult males. The continued enforcement of road traffic laws remains a priority in ensuring the safety of all road users. Driving under the influence places lives at risk and will not be tolerated. Authorities urge motorists to make responsible choices and never drink and drive...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=77675&page=16-drunk-drivers-arrested-at-a-roadblock-in-hillcrestSat, 13 Jun 2026 08:41:59 +0200Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena), is pleased to report a reduction in fatalities along its N1N4 route during the 2025 Easter period which saw 1 fatality over the Easter period and 1 fatality over the long weekend at the beginning of May. This achievement is the result of sustained efforts to enhance road safety, bolstered by our collaboration with Motus and Renault South Africa, as well as Rexy Asset Management. These partnerships enabled Bakwena to strengthen its route surveillance and emergency response operations by deploying an additional six vehicles along the corridor. The enhanced fleet provided visible policing, crash response, and motorist assistance throughout the high-traffic period (16 April to 6 May). Collectively these vehicles travelled 26 263km, played a key role in 45 roadblocks, assisted with 66 crashes, aided 77 stranded/broken down vehicles, conducted checks on 14 240 vehicles, 130 arrests (124 pedestrian & 6 for drunk driving)...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=73006&page=bakwena-reports-reduced-fatalities-over-2025-easter-periodMon, 12 May 2025 03:53:27 +0200Miracles and Wonder: As people survive 2 separate horrific accidents, each involving 3 cars, 2 days in a row Eastern Cape Department of Transport People survive 2 separate road crashes in the Eastern Cape https://t.co/afixyL94c9 #ArriveAlive @EcTransport pic.twitter.com/NywCHiq4yP— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 3, 2025...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=70257&page=people-survive-2-separate-road-crashes-in-the-eastern-capeFri, 03 Jan 2025 07:01:05 +0200The Minister of Police, General BH Cele handed over a fleet of 62 vehicles to the #Hawks that will prove very useful for the country's priority crime investigations. These vehicles will have a major impact in the fight against crime and will beef-up rapid response of the DPCI. Police minister handed over a fleet of 62 vehicles to the Hawks https://t.co/PDRqT1m76S #ArriveAlive #Hawks @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/DzFViUMP06— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 19, 2024...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=66316&page=police-minister-handed-over-a-fleet-of-62-vehicles-to-the-hawksMon, 19 Feb 2024 03:48:34 +0200