Another central line trained burned, Cape Town
09 October 2018 | From Arrive Alive
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed the burning of another eight train carriages at Cape Town Station today. The destruction of these Central Line carriages brings down the already inadequate number of trains available on this line from eight to seven. This is the 40th train burning incident in the Western Cape since 2015, bringing the total number of destroyed carriages to 175.
The attack took place in spite of a request by the Regional Manager for increased surveillance on the day of a meeting in the National Assembly between the national Minister of Transport Blade Nzimande, the Deputy Minister of Transport, the Rail Safety Regulator, PRASA and the Portfolio Committee on Transport. “There seems to be a pattern of occurrences of arson whenever senior officials or politicians meet in the area. We find this extremely concerning because it is as if the timing is deliberate” said Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Donald Grant.
“The situation simply cannot continue and I will be approaching the National Minister for emergency assistance,” said Grant. “Not only are these criminals destroying vital infrastructure, but they are sabotaging the means that hundreds of thousands of people use to get to work, school and home,” he added.
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy on behalf of the Department and its entities, mourns the passing of Mr Khulu Phasiwe.
Mr Phasiwe passed away on 04 October 2026 while serving as Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).
"We extend
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists are advised of a stationary vehicle on the N2 Northbound before the uMhlanga Interchange. The left lane is obstructed, and delays may be experienced.
Please reduce speed, approach the area with caution and allow additional travelling time.
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Six people, including three South African Police Service members and two awaiting-trial prisoners, have been killed in a head-on collision on the R524 Levubu Road in Limpopo’s Vhembe District.
The crash happened on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026, and involved a SAPS vehicle from Tshilwavhusiku
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) is calling on the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to add N-methylaniline to a sample of South Africa’s petrol specification and to begin testing it.
The call follows an amaBhungane investigation, published on 17 September 2026, into
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Bela-Bela - MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Nakedi Kekana, has officially launched the Limpopo October Transport Month at SUNFA Stadium in Bela-Bela today.
Addressing stakeholders, traditional leaders, transport operators, business and government officials, MEC Kekana said the provincial
06 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
CMR recently responded to a motor vehicle accident outside Froggy Pond in Simon’s Town, providing emergency medical assistance at the scene.
Incidents like these are a reminder of how quickly an ordinary journey can change. Our crews remain ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, responding across
06 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members of Tshwane Flying Squad arrested two suspects and recovered three motor vehicles in separate incidents, during their crime prevention operations conducted on 5 October 2026.
In the first incident, the team responded to a complaint of an armed robbery in the Wierdabrug area. The suspect had
06 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting an operation at a plot in the Hartbeespoort Dam area, where a multimillion-rand Mandrax manufacturing laboratory has been uncovered.
North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Adams, is currently on the scene overseeing the
06 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
This morning, our First Responders responded to a motorbike accident at the corner of Blaauwberg Road and Marine Circle in Table View, Cape Town.
One patient lying on the sidewalk was stabilised before being transported to hospital by Netcare 911 for further treatment.
Thank you to Netcare 911,