Pretoria: baby found wrapped in plastic bags in dumpster
25 July 2017 | From Arrive Alive
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On Monday afternoon, 24 July 2017, Netcare 911 responded to reports that a baby had been found in a dumpster in the Pretoria Gardens area.
Reports from the scene indicate that paramedics were called after the baby was found wrapped in several plastic bags in a dumpster.
Upon assessment, paramedics found that the female fetus was still attached to her placenta. Tragically there was nothing that paramedics could do to help the lifeless victim. Documentation pertaining to her death was completed by Netcare 911 and handed over to authorities at the scene.
The SAPS were called to the scene and they are investigating the incident.
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Minor injuries were reported at the collision scene involving Man tip truck and a Toyota Rumion at the bridge separating Phoenix - KZN and Zwelisha - KZN in Mandela Park Phoenix - KZN (Tuesday 10/11/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) along with Paramedics were dispatched to the scene
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene of a shooting incident on Docking Road, Belhar.
1 Patient with serious injuries.
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10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
As South Africans prepare for the December holiday rush, many motorists will be checking their accommodation bookings, packing their bags and planning their road trips. But there is one important travel companion that deserves attention before the journey begins - the car itself.
Most vehicle breakdowns
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A stationary vehicle has been reported on the N3 Pietermaritzburg-bound, after the Shongweni Interchange on-ramp.
Right lane closed. Motorists are advised to reduce speed, exercise caution and expect possible delays.
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Provincial Reaction Task Team received information about a vehicle which was being stripped on Zigqaje Road 'M' Section at uMlazi. Police officers immediately proceeded to the identified location.
Upon arrival, the suspects fled the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One suspect was fatally wounded while two others sustained gunshot wounds during a shootout with police following a business robbery in Tshabo 2, within the Ndevana policing area on Monday, 09 November 2026.
It is reported that police were alerted to a business robbery and responded to the scene.
10 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
As South Africa commemorates National Children’s Day, child road safety non-profit organisation Wheel Well, in partnership with Supa Quick, has brought practical support to families through a car seat donation and handover initiative at Supa Quick Irene in Centurion.
The initiative aims to make
09 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata has confirmed that five suspects were killed following an attempted cash-in-transit heist in Gqeberha this morning.
Five suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers have been shot and killed following a shootout with police during a high-speed
09 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to provide an updated traffic advisory to all motorists regarding the earlier protest disruptions in the Diepkloof area.
Integrated law enforcement officials, including JMPD, Gauteng Traffic Police and South African Police Service (SAPS)