A sixty-year-old security officer shot multiple times while patrolling in a veld between businesses in the Barbeque Downs area
23 January 2018 | From Arrive Alive
At approximately 23H35 on Monday evening 22 January 2018, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting in the veld near to Forssman Close and Dytchley Road in Barbeque Downs, in the Kyalami area, Midrand.
The victim alleged that he was patrolling the veld on foot behind some businesses when he was attacked by a group of men and there was an exchange of gunfire. The sixty-year-old security officer was shot multiple times and was brought to the edge of the veld near to the garage station and help was summoned.
He was in a serious condition and was attended to by a Netcare 911 team consisting of an ambulance crew and an Advanced Life Support Paramedic who administered analgesic medication to manage the victim's pain.
Once stabilized, he was transported swiftly to a hospital for urgent care.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Four people were killed in a head-on collision between two light motor vehicles on the R541 between Lochiel and Badplaas on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The deceased include three males and one female, including both drivers. They all died at the scene. One female passenger was critically injured and is
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists to expect delays on N1 southbound outside Polokwane, near Lunds
An accident happened at 11h15 on the N1 South, out of Polokwane city, near Lunds, where a Quantum overturned.
Our officers are already on scene. Ambulances have now arrived, and officers have been requested to close one lane
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Provincial Taxi Violence Unit detectives have initiated an investigation following a shooting incident in which four men were killed, while another man and a child sustained injuries on Saturday evening at the Bellville Taxi Rank.
Official police reports from the scene indicate that the victims
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two drivers were injured in a collision on J.G. Champion Drive, just before the off-ramp towards Palmview Drive in Palmview - KZN at approximately 01:48 (Sunday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene and found private ambulance personnel and in attendance.
The collision involved
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two male suspects, aged 29 and 38, were arrested on Friday, 06 November 2026 at about 16:45 in Kabokweni for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. Meanwhile on the same Friday, a male suspect (41) was nabbed for possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition at Kanyamazane.
According
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Four (4) people were injured, including two (2) who sustained severe head injuries, in a three (3) vehicle collision at the Canelands traffic lights on the R102 in KwaZulu-Natal this evening (Saturday, 07/11/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) attended the scene at approximately 18:54
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
No injuries were reported after a white bakkie collided with a blue Kia Picanto before crashing into a fence in Canelands - KZN this evening (Saturday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene at approximately 18:46.
According to witnesses, the Kia Picanto was
07 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A suspect was arrested and 240 kilograms of dagga, with an estimated street value of R960 000-00 were seized following a high-speed pursuit involving SAPS members from Sinoville and private security personnel on Saturday morning, 7 November 2026.
At approximately 05:15, SAPS members who were conducting
07 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A 32-year-old security guard sustained minor injuries after being robbed at knifepoint while on duty at a primary school on Russom Street in Brindhaven - KZN this morning (Saturday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 10:55 after the Security Officer