Man killed on a ship in Cape Town
16 October 2018 | From Arrive Alive
A man, believed to be in his 20s, whist working on a ship in Cape Town Harbour.
ER24 paramedics, along with Community Medics, arrived on the scene at 13h24 and were led into the hold where they found the patient.
Upon assessment, paramedics found that the man had sustained a serious head injury and showed no signs of life. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for him and he was declared dead.
It is understood that that a metal object had fallen from a height, striking the man on the head.
Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members attached to the Allanridge Rural Safety apprehended five (5) suspects aged between 27 and 49 for alleged theft and possession of suspected stolen property.
On Thursday, 1 October 2026 at approximately 19:00, police received information about a possible theft at Modderfontein farm, in the Allanridge
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and to the maritime industry following a fatal incident off Mossel Bay.
The Department confirms that on Wednesday, 30 September
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An E-Hailing driver fled after a white Toyota collided with a driveway pillar on Rosemary Drive in Brindhaven – KZN yesterday afternoon (Friday 02/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Center received a call reporting the collision at approximately 19:56. Reaction Officers
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One person has died following a serious two vehicle crash on the M41, travelling from Umhlanga Rocks towards Phoenix.
Preliminary reports indicate that a taxi collided with the rear of a heavy motor vehicle, leaving the taxi driver entrapped in the wreckage.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams assessed
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
N17 Emergency Response members received a report regarding a stolen vehicle taken in Benoni at approximately 16:30.
Our N17 Emergency Response Track Unit immediately activated and commenced tracking operations.
Through coordinated efforts between our tracking unit, SAPS and other private security
03 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy undertook a visit to the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) as part of October Transport Month.
Minister Creecy engaged management and received an update on operational matters
The Durban Gateway Terminal, formerly known as Pier 2, is South Africa's largest
03 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
PVES members were alerted to a motor vehicle accident in Montana and initially responded to the scene. Due to heavy traffic, members were stood down after receiving information that Netcare 911 was already on scene.
When members later passed the scene, the Netcare 911 ambulance was still attending.
03 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A blue Toyota Corolla hijacked in Ottawa - KwaZulu-Natal was recovered with its stock in Richmond Farm - KwaZulu-Natal this afternoon (Friday, 02/10/2026).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received information regarding the vehicle’s whereabouts at approximately 15:15. Reaction Officers were
02 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Old East Safety Forum Community Responders dispatched GPG and gave first aid on scene after a bakkie rolled over its driver in Val-de-Grace. The driver had been towing a trailer up a hill when the bakkie rolled.
The patient, a 54-year-old man, was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital