Body of fetus found in plastic bag, Pinetown
26 July 2017 | From Arrive Alive
The body of a fetus was found this morning wrapped in a plastic bag on Hill Street in Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal.
ER24 paramedics were called to the scene after a had apparently spotted the body among the refuse.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the body wrapped in a plastic bag next to a rubbish bin.
It was evident to paramedics that the fetus had been dead for some time. Nothing more could be done by paramedics.
Local authorities were on the scene to investigate further.
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Eastern Cape Transport MEC, Xolile Nqatha, wrapped up his October Transport Month activities with the official opening of the R72 to Hamburg Road, upgraded from gravel to tar by the Department’s in-house team.
This marked the second road-opening in as many days, following Wednesday’s official
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One person has sadly lost their life and multiple others sustained serious injuries following a two vehicle crash on Hillhead Drive in Mount Edgecombe on Friday morning.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams were dispatched after receiving distress calls from passing motorists. On arrival, crews encountered
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town (CoCT) have vowed to intensify their coordinated response to the ongoing taxi-related violence that has claimed lives, terrorised communities and disrupted public transport services.
Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, and CoCT MMC for
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, led the keynote address during the handover of 1,087 vehicles at the SAPS Academy in Benoni this morning.
The National Commissioner placed emphasis on the allocation of vehicles to 140 high-crime stations,
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A motor vehicle collision on Hillhead Road, Mount Edgecombe, outside the Takealot premises.
Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution, reduce speed and maintain a safe following distance.
Traffic delays are expected. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Modimolle — A driver was arrested for speeding on Wednesday, 29 October 2026, after being caught travelling at 181km/h on the N1 at Settlers.
The arrest took place at 16:20.
SAPS Bela-Bela members were conducting operations in the area when they stopped the vehicle.
The driver is expected
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene where a child was struck by a truck on the R45, Simondium
The child is critically injured in the reportedly hit-and-run collision.
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30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A 19-year-old unlicensed female car wash employee crashed a customer’s blue Kia Rio while attempting to move it in Parkgate – KZN today (Thursday, 29/10/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to Tottenham Road in Parkgate – KZN at approximately 17:51.
30 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Friday, 30 Oct @ 05h45 — Both carriageways near the Vaaldraai Interchange have been re-opened to traffic following yesterday's vehicle fire incident.
Motorists are advised to expect congestion and delays and urged to please remain patient, exercise caution, and stay alert while the traffic