Man survives assassination attempt in Waterloo
10 February 2024 | From Arrive Alive
A man was seriously injured after he was shot in an assassination attempt in Waterloo - KZN.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call from a resident requesting assistance for the victim who was lying bleeding on Banana Road. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived on the scene.
It was established that the victim was expedited to the hospital by Police before the arrival of RUSA Members. According to residents, the occupants of a blue Nissan Almera (registration unknown) confronted the victim on Strawberry Road.
They fired multiple shots in his direction before they sped off. The bleeding male fled approximately 500 meters before he collapsed. He requested that Law Enforcement not be advised of the shooting.
The reason for his appeal could not be established. Reaction Officers recovered two spent 9mm cartridges at the scene.
An unoccupied house was struck by three stray bullets.
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
With a Level 6 Impact-Based Warning for disruptive rainfall in place across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini, motorists are being urged to take extra care, avoid flooded roads and make sure their vehicles are ready for hazardous driving conditions.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS)
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Phuthaditjhaba Crime Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the Public Order Police Unit, arrested four suspects from Qwaqwa and seized three illegal firearms, ammunition and a vehicle following an intelligence-driven operation.
On Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at approximately 21:00, police
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
When a vegetation fire broke out alongside the highway in Kempton Park, our Fidelity SecureFire GreenMachine crews were on the ground and ready for action.
Our firefighters worked quickly to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading further along the roadside vegetation.
Once
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy officially launched the National Truck Stop Framework (NTSF) at the N17 Truck Stop today.
National Truck Stop Framework (NTSF) outlines the roadmap for the planning, classification, investment, and standardisation of the truck stop in South Africa
#NTSF
Truck
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: I have received a report from the Road Traffic Inspectorate Medway indicating that there is heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm in Estcourt and along the N3.
In this regard, we request motorists to exercise extra caution—reduce speed and keep the following
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Another woman's body has been discovered in Dawn Park. The incident will be added to the investigations into the deaths of women in Ekurhuleni.
The unidentified body was discovered earlier this morning, 17 September 2026. This brings the total number of bodies discovered to nine in two months.
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17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has successfully concluded a pilot of a hybrid training model designed to make apprentice training more accessible to employers and learners across South Africa.
The
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Multiple people sustained injuries following a serious head on collision on Osindisweni Main Road in the Verulam area on Thursday morning.
KZN VIP Medical teams were dispatched after the Control Centre received requests for urgent assistance from passing motorists.
Upon arrival, medics established
17 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A motor vehicle crash has been reported on Jellicoe Road in Pinetown.
Emergency services are on scene.
Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution and expect possible delays
Durban Metro Police Service