Victim Fired Upon While Pursuing Robbery Suspects: Oaklands - KZN
07 April 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A 24-year-old male victim was fired upon while pursuing robbery suspects in Oaklands - KZN a short while ago (Monday).
The complainant and two (2) friends were walking on Oaklands Drive in Oaklands - KZN when they were approached by two (2) unknown males. One (1) of the men produced a firearm and instructed only one (1) of the victims to hand over his cellphone and backpack.
The victim threw his Samsung cellphone into a bush in an attempt to deter the robbery, but the suspects entered the dense vegetation and retrieved the electronic device. They thereafter fled through a pathway. The victim and his friends pursued, but abandoned the chase after a shot was fired in their direction.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) conducted a search for the robbers, but no arrests were made.
14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
With rising fuel prices placing renewed pressure on household budgets, Hyundai Automotive South Africa is using its participation at SA Auto Week 2026, currently taking place in Durban, to spotlight a consideration that extends well beyond a vehicle’s purchase price: the true cost of ownership.
Exhibiting
14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Yesterday, at approximately 15h15, members of Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team and Durban North SAPS Crime Prevention were conducting proactive patrols along Lagoon Drive in Umhlanga, following an increase in criminal activity in the Umhlanga and Gateway areas.
While travelling southbound
14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Following an ANPR camera alert identifying a suspect vehicle linked to an active theft investigation, Fidelity ADT Lowveld, together with Divergent Ops, ACS Spartan and Taysec Security, immediately mobilised.
Through excellent communication and coordinated teamwork, the vehicle was successfully intercepted
14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Earlier this afternoon, the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Firefighters assisted the George Municipality with efforts to contain a chemical incident on a farm north of Herold's Bay. Sadly, three people passed away at the incident, while a further twelve persons are being treated for injuries
14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service in Eastern Cape dismisses as false a circulating voice note alleging that five suspects escaped from police custody in the KuGompo area.
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14 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two (2) friends were shot and killed inside a house in Amaoti – KZN this evening (Tuesday 13/10/2026).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call reporting the shooting at approximately 21:03. First Responders were immediately dispatched.
On arrival, residents informed Reaction Officers
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.
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