A mountain bike rider collapsed while riding in Karkloof
03 November 2024 | From Arrive Alive
Midlands EMS crews were dispatched to Karkloof Road just outside Howick, responding to a mountain bike rider who had collapsed.
Upon arrival, it was determined that the patient required urgent resuscitation with advanced life support intervention and CPR.
Despite all efforts, the patient was sadly declared deceased on the scene by Midlands EMS paramedics.
With rising temperatures, Midlands EMS urges the public to take extra precautions when engaging in outdoor activities.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, take regular breaks, and be mindful of early warning signs of heat-related illnesses, such as dizziness, nausea, or excessive sweating.
Please keep safety a priority and monitor both your physical condition and weather conditions.
Authorities were in attendance.
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A silver Toyota Corolla was extensively damaged after a female who had taken her boyfriend’s vehicle following a night of parting, overturned it on Inanda Road near Trenance Park – KZN today (Saturday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 07:06
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Firefighters from eThekwini Fire Services Directorate worked tirelessly through the early hours of this morning to extinguish a massive fire that broke out at China Mall in Springfield, north of Durban.
At around 02:10, the City’s Emergency Services Directorate received a distress call, prompting
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Last night our Med-Evac team responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on the R61 Ramsgate offramp.
A female patient sustained significant injuries and required urgent advanced medical care.
After stabilisation on scene, she was transported to Margate Airport, where a Netcare911 helicopter
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At least five people sustained serious injuries following a three vehicle collision on the M4 Ruth First Highway near the Blue Lagoon off ramp on Friday afternoon, Durban
KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services, together with multiple other emergency services, responded to the scene after receiving reports
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
West Coast Medical Rescue and Metro EMS responded to reports of a vehicle that overturned
Upon arrival multiple patients were treated and stabilized with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.
All patients were transported to nearby medical facilities for further care.
SAPS and Swartland
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
In efforts to remove illegal firearms from society, the Gauteng Anti-Gang unit recovered three unlicensed firearms and arrested one suspected in Germiston on 05 March 2026.
The team was conducting patrols around Reiger Park and Germiston when they noticed approximately seven men who ran away upon
07 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Traffic Alert | M4 Northbound
Motorists are advised that a vehicle has overturned on the M4 northbound before the Broadway off-ramp.
Please reduce speed, approach the scene with caution and allow emergency personnel to work safely.
06 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Just before 5 pm on Friday Afternoon ALS Paramedics responded to a serious Taxi Crash on Rudloff Road in Marianhill Park just outside of Pinetown.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find chaos as they found multiple casualties who had been in the taxi, immediately multiple ALS Paramedics Ambulances
06 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two male suspects from Rasmeni locality in Ngcobo, aged 35 and 36 years, were arrested on Wednesday, 04 March 2026, at about 08:00 by Mthatha Public Order Police (POP) members in Ncise locality, Mthatha, for possession of twenty-three (23) sheep suspected to be stolen and an unlicensed firearm with ammunition.
Mthatha