Woman sets herself alight, left critical, Randfontein
11 July 2017 | From Arrive Alive
A woman was left critically injured yesterday afternoon after she allegedly set herself alight outside a shop on Union Street in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg.
ER24 paramedics were dispatched to the scene shortly after 16h10.
Upon arrival, paramedics found a woman seated outside the shop surrounded by several members of the public.
Paramedics assessed the woman and found that she had sustained burn wounds to her head and face and was in a critical condition.
The woman was treated for her injuries and provided with pain-relief medication before she was transported to Leratong Provincial Hospital for further care.
It is alleged that the woman had petrol over herself and set herself alight.
Local authorities were on the scene to investigate further.
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Emergency services responded to the scene of a shooting incident on Docking Road, Belhar.
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Integrated law enforcement officials, including JMPD, Gauteng Traffic Police and South African Police Service (SAPS)
09 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) hereby issues an urgent traffic advisory to all motorists regarding ongoing protest action affecting key routes in the Diepkloof and Soweto areas.
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