Four suspects arrested in connection with theft of stock and 31 livestock were recovered in the process.
26 September 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A bi-lateral operation between South Africa and Lesotho, dubbed ‘Operation Mhlonhlo’ has resulted in the arrest of four suspects in connection with theft of stock and 31 livestock were recovered in the process. The operation, which ran for five days in the KwaZulu-Natal districts of Uthukela, Umgungundlovu and Harry Gwala, also led to the arrest of 105 suspects for various offences, inclusive of 58 undocumented foreign nationals.
During the operation, law enforcement officers from both countries conducted compliance raids at tuck shops, liquor outlets, supermarkets and shisanyamas where suspected stolen meat are expected to be sold. The operation was conceived following growing crime trends were noticed at various towns in KwaZulu-Natal that are situated along the Lesotho borderline.
Bi-lateral operations are carried out in various intervals. The nature of Operation Mhlonhlo is such that it comprises of various units within the police as well as other external stakeholders who bring about a different set of expertise which may assist in the overall success of the operation.
The arrested suspects during Operation Mhlonhlo have appeared in various courts in the three districts.
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Four people were killed in a head-on collision between two light motor vehicles on the R541 between Lochiel and Badplaas on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The deceased include three males and one female, including both drivers. They all died at the scene. One female passenger was critically injured and is
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists to expect delays on N1 southbound outside Polokwane, near Lunds
An accident happened at 11h15 on the N1 South, out of Polokwane city, near Lunds, where a Quantum overturned.
Our officers are already on scene. Ambulances have now arrived, and officers have been requested to close one lane
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Provincial Taxi Violence Unit detectives have initiated an investigation following a shooting incident in which four men were killed, while another man and a child sustained injuries on Saturday evening at the Bellville Taxi Rank.
Official police reports from the scene indicate that the victims
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two drivers were injured in a collision on J.G. Champion Drive, just before the off-ramp towards Palmview Drive in Palmview - KZN at approximately 01:48 (Sunday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene and found private ambulance personnel and in attendance.
The collision involved
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two male suspects, aged 29 and 38, were arrested on Friday, 06 November 2026 at about 16:45 in Kabokweni for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. Meanwhile on the same Friday, a male suspect (41) was nabbed for possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition at Kanyamazane.
According
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Four (4) people were injured, including two (2) who sustained severe head injuries, in a three (3) vehicle collision at the Canelands traffic lights on the R102 in KwaZulu-Natal this evening (Saturday, 07/11/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) attended the scene at approximately 18:54
08 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
No injuries were reported after a white bakkie collided with a blue Kia Picanto before crashing into a fence in Canelands - KZN this evening (Saturday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene at approximately 18:46.
According to witnesses, the Kia Picanto was
07 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A suspect was arrested and 240 kilograms of dagga, with an estimated street value of R960 000-00 were seized following a high-speed pursuit involving SAPS members from Sinoville and private security personnel on Saturday morning, 7 November 2026.
At approximately 05:15, SAPS members who were conducting
07 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A 32-year-old security guard sustained minor injuries after being robbed at knifepoint while on duty at a primary school on Russom Street in Brindhaven - KZN this morning (Saturday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 10:55 after the Security Officer