Suspect arrested within minutes after hijacking a vehicle in Thabong
25 February 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Swift police action leads to the arrest of a male and the recovery of a hijacked vehicle.
On Monday 24 February 2025 at about 10:00 members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit were stopped by an unknown African male who was in a state of shock and informed the members that he had just been hijacked at gunpoint by a tall African male.
While the victim was assisted to register a hijacking case at the Thabong Police Station, members quickly set out to intercept the vehicle. A lookout was issued for the hijacked vehicle in the Thabong and Welkom area.
At about 10:55 the hijacked vehicle was spotted being driven by a male fitting the description near the R.H Matjhabeng Hospital. The vehicle was intercepted and tactically approached by the members; the suspect, who was also the driver, was arrested and the vehicle was recovered.
The suspect was arrested for possession of suspected stolen vehicle, which will be linked to a case of hijacking & pointing of a firearm incident that happened in Thabong. He will appear in the Welkom magistrate court soon.
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Bridle Road in Kloof Gorge is closed following a serious head-on collision involving approximately six vehicles.
Entrapments have been reported, and the road is closed to allow recovery operations to take place.
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes, avoid the area and give emergency services
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
West Coast Medical Rescue, Metro EMS Rescue, Saldanha Bay Fire and Traffic Services, and SAPS are on scene at a collision involving two vehicles on Saldanha Road.
One patient sustained serious injuries and had to be freed from the wreckage by Metro EMS Rescue using specialized Hydraulic tools.
The
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Collaborative efforts between the police and the E2 (Eyes & Ears) private agricultural sector have dealt a massive blow to the copper cable organised criminal network. The coordinated actions led to the arrest of six foreign nationals who were found in possession of 560.85 kilograms of suspected
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Durban Metro Police Service confirms that a serious crash involving four vehicles occurred at about 08h45 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, on the M4 Northbound, near Hyper by the Sea.
Initial reports indicate that a bakkie travelling north overturned and landed in the path of oncoming traffic, resulting
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On Tuesday morning, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to a stabbing that took place in Umhlali, where a 6-year-old girl was stabbed while in her classroom at a local church.
The girl, who was stabbed multiple times, is in a critical condition and has been transported to a specialist facility under the
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A serious motor vehicle crash has been reported on the M4 Northbound, near Hyper by the Sea.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where possible and approach the area with caution.
Traffic is severely affected. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and give way to emergency services
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A speedster was arrested this morning at 07h00 on the N1 at Sondela for driving at 175km/h. The arrest was effected by Traffic Officers from Modimolle Traffic Station.
The suspect was detained at Bela-Bela SAPS.
We continue to urge motorists to obey the speed limit.
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The
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) wishes the Class of 2026 well as they begin their final matric examinations tomorrow, Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
The Department encourages learners to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing throughout this demanding period, particularly as October marks
13 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
PVES members received a call regarding a pedestrian–vehicle accident involving a pedestrian who had been struck by a bus in Annlinne.
Members responded to the scene, where they found a male patient who was awake and alert but experiencing significant pain.
An initial assessment was conducted,