Pit Bull Attack Follows Medical Collapse in Pietermaritzburg
16 June 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A 40-year-old man collapsed in Ivy Road, Pietermaritzburg, on June 15, 2025, at approximately 7 PM.
Following the collapse, he was attacked by a pit bull. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded swiftly to the scene.
Paramedics provided advanced life support, stabilizing the patient before transporting him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
The patient is currently listed in critical condition. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service urges community members to be mindful of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and that of others.
02 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Mafube, Villiers, Tweeling and Cornelia SAPS jointly conducted a District #SaferFestiveSeason roadblock.
The campaign aimed to raise community awareness when it comes to safety during the festive period. Members initiated stop and searches of vehicles and passengers focusing on possession of drugs,
02 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato wishes to inform members of the public, travellers and the trading community that operations at the Kopfontein Port of Entry, which borders South Africa and Botswana, have resumed following a temporary suspension caused by
02 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Several people sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving two vehicles at Hammonds Farm Flats in Waterloo - KZN this evening (Sunday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene at approximately 17:34 after receiving calls for assistance.
On arrival, Reaction Officers
01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The accident occurred on the N1 between High accident and the Modimolle off-ramp, involving four vehicles, three sedans and one SUV.
According to preliminary reports, the accident was caused by a head-on collision between a Toyota 7-seater SUV and a Kia sedan. A second head-on collision then occurred
01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene of a collision on the R44 Wellington.
2 vehicles were involved. 2 pts with serious to Critical injuries, and sadly 1 fatality.
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01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Communication Unit members are currently monitoring and patrolling Steve Biko Street in Gezina for possible drag racing.
The area was notorious for incidents of drag racing and loss of life. TMPD has taken a firm stance by monitoring and patrolling the area regularly,
01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two suspects aged 30 and 43, were arrested during a stop-and-search operation conducted by members of the Waterberg Flying Squad, while transporting explosives valued at approximately R975 000.
The operation took place during the early hours of Friday, 30 October 2026, at 04:45, at Kranskop Plaza
01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
PVES members were alerted to a serious single-vehicle accident and responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, Netcare RV and EST were already on scene. One patient had self-extricated, while another remained entrapped in the vehicle and was in a serious condition.
Additional emergency services and fire
01 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A 29-year-old man sustained minor injuries after his vehicle struck a boulder and overturned in Phoenix – KZN today (Saturday, 31/10/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) attended the scene and established that the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle.
According to the