Female Mauled By Dogs: Tongaat - KZN
09 August 2025 | From Arrive Alive

A 42-year-old female was mauled by two (2) dogs on Hercus Avenue in Belverdere, Tongaat - KZN today (Friday).
Residents contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations at approximately 15:14 requesting urgent medical assistance for the woman. On arrival, Paramedics discovered that the female sustained a fracture to her left arm. She also sustained a bite mark to her forearm.
It was established that the female arrived at the property to visit a friend who is a tenant. She opened the entrance gate and accessed the property. A male and female Bull Terrier cross charged at the woman and began mauling her. She fell down a flight of stairs.
Her friend heard her screams and proceeded to her aid. She managed to remove the dogs off the frantic woman and get her to safety.
The woman was stabilised on scene before being expedited to hospital by ambulance.

12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An Armed Response Officer was shot during a robbery at Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga – KZN today (Sunday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were inundated with calls from frantic shoppers requesting assistance after reports of gunshots being fired. Reaction Officers were
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Durban Metro Police Service, in collaboration with the Department of Transport (DoT), conducted a road safety awareness operation along the N3 in the Cato Ridge area.
The initiative focused on promoting responsible driving behaviour, educating motorists on road safety, and encouraging compliance
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 44 motorists during targeted drunk driving operations across Tshwane on Friday and Saturday night.
These operations were conducted by regional policing members in Sinoville, Winternest, Mamelodi and Atteridgeville. The number of drivers caught driving
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Last night, two motorcycles were involved in a collision in Blouberg.
Two patients were treated on scene and transported to hospital for further care.
Thank you to Metro, Netcare911, Disaster Management, and Law Enforcement for their swift response.
In the event of a medical emergency, please
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One person has been killed in a suspected hit on the M4 near the Sibaya area during the early hours of Sunday morning.
KZN VIP’s Emergency Medical Team responded promptly to the scene, where they found a male believed to be in his forties who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Unfortunately,
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two (2) municipal employees were robbed at gunpoint on Cottonwood Road in Trenance Park – KZN after being ambushed while attending to electricity-related duties.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 20:09 (Saturday) following reports of a robbery.
The
12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On the N12 road just outside Oudtshoorn, a bakkie overturned with 5 passengers.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
The Bakkie overturned on the way to Oudtshoorn from George.
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12 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at approximately 18h00, S.T.A.R.T. Rescue received multiple calls reporting a serious motor vehicle collision on Inanda Road near the Molweni Taxi Rank in Waterfall.
Red Line Response was immediately notified, and S.T.A.R.T. members mobilised to investigate. On arrival,
11 Apr 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 6pm on Saturday evening ALS Paramedics responded to a horrific single vehicle crash on Inanda Road towards Waterfall.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find chaos and carnage as they found that a single vehicle had somehow lost control and left the roadway colliding with a wall. Two males