Rural road construction is underway - R 20, 3 million has been invested to construct Welisizwe Rural Henley Bridge in Pietemaritzburg
10 September 2024 | From Arrive Alive
Key Takeaways as we Inspire Hope for a Better Future
?67 youth have been employed;
?49 local males employed;
?32 local females employed;
?2 people living well with disability.
Induna Sifiso Shange says the community is happy that at long last their suffering is coming to an end. Many people have died in the past after being washed away.
There is no alternative route for community to access Pietermaritzburg City Centre.
MEC for Transport and Human Settlments Siboniso Duma remarked: "This community is isolated and always battle to access, schools, and health facilities. They are forced to use this bridge and when there are floods, people get washed away," we have responded decisvely.
Duma further revealed that an integrated approach has been adopted to fast-track the construction of the bridge.
Department of Public Works, South African National Defense Force and Umsunduzi Local Municipality are working together to turn around the situation.
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22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
N17 Emergency Response members were dispatched to an MVA on the R29 between Leandra and Eendracht, where two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
All patients were assessed and treated on scene by medical personnel and were later transported to hospital for further medical care.
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22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Road users travelling on the N3 Toll Route during the coming days are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and remain patient and courteous, particularly when travelling through construction areas, where lane restrictions may be in place.
Traffic volumes are expected to increase from Wednesday,
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded significant law-enforcement successes over the past week, with operations resulting in the interception of suspected illicit drugs and smuggled tobacco products along strategic routes and at ports of entry.
The successes demonstrate the value of sustained,
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A biker has been involved in a crash on Old Main Road, Hillcrest, near the Mall.
Emergency services are on scene.
Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution and drive carefully.
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Serious injuries have been reported following a multiple vehicle collision on the M19, shortly after Reservoir Hills in the direction of Pinetown.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams, together with multiple emergency service providers, responded to the scene.
It is believed that a vehicle lost control
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On 20 September 2026, at approximately 12:15, members of the Tshwane District Online Task Team were conducting crime prevention patrols in the Winterveldt area when they were approached by a man driving a blue Volkswagen Golf.
The man informed the members that he had travelled to Winterveldt in search
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Our officers are on scene redirecting vehicles to use the shoulder lane. Motorists are advised to be patient as this will delay traffic flow, and to approach with caution.
Please note that the road may be fully closed later to allow for the recovery of the truck and processing of the scene.
Motorists
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Gauteng police have arrested ten suspects, aged between 30 and 54, and recovered nine firearms following a shootout with police in Cleveland on Monday, 21 September 2026, at approximately 19:36.
It is reported that police members were conducting patrols in the area, when they noticed a suspicious
22 Sep 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Mthatha judge orders municipality to demarcate police station stop for bus company
The Eastern Cape High Court in Mthatha has issued an interim order directing long-distance bus operator Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd to load and offload its passengers directly in front of the Ngcobo police