2.8 Metre Black Mamba Captured: Osindisweni – KZN
04 February 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A large 2.8-metre Black Mamba was safely captured in the Ogujini in Osindisweni - KZN after it was discovered inside a garage used for storage yesterday (Tuesday).
The highly venomous reptile was spotted coiled between unused wooden doors inside the garage, prompting a request for urgent assistance. Nkosinathi Ndaba, an Area Manager at Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), responded to the call and successfully captured the snake without incident.
During the operation, a second, smaller Black Mamba was also seen on the same premises. However, it managed to escape into a hole and could not be located despite a thorough search of the surrounding area.
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West Province continues to intensify the fight against crime through weekly high-density operations conducted across all districts.
During the latest operations, carried out from Monday, 2 March 2026 to Sunday, 8 March 2026, police members, supported
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Earlier today, two cars collided at the intersection of the R27 and Access Road near Duynefontein. Both patients sustained injuries and were transported to hospital.
A big thank you to SAPS, Fire and Rescue, Netcare911, and Metro EMS for their swift response and assistance on the
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance from a cashier at the Tongaat Toll Plaza on the N2 - KZN who believed that a male had been kidnapped yesterday afternoon (Monday).
Reaction Officers were dispatched and interviewed the witness on arrival. She explained that a white
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (CC), in collaboration with SAPS Crime Intelligence, conducted a targeted intelligence-driven operation following information about a syndicate involved in the stripping of stolen Volkswagen Polo
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police, together with the Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (EC), acted on information received about a Toyota Starlet allegedly involved in robbing school learners of their cellphones.
According to the information, the vehicle carrying five occupants had just robbed a learner
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A spirit of dedication, hard work, and teamwork defined a successful joint law enforcement operation conducted in Qwa-Qwa, Free State, on 4 March 2026. Members of the South African National Defence Force worked alongside other security stakeholders to carry out a coordinated Vehicle Control Point (VCP)
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Police in Sebayeng under the Capricorn District have recovered four bodies following an incident in which a vehicle was swept away at an overflowing bridge, at the Makotopong River between Madiga and Makotopong villages.
According to information, five occupants were travelling in a blue Renault Kwid
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
VR MED responded to an accident on Raymond Mhlaba involving a passenger bus, scholar taxi transporter and a motor vehicle.
On scene patients were assessed and VR MED transported patients to Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital with injuries
On scene VR MED, ER24, priority care,
10 Mar 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists travelling on the N1 highway towards Louis Trichardt are urged to drive with caution.
A truck has reportedly broken down and is stuck at Ingwe Curve, causing potential traffic disruption in the area.
Drivers are advised to slow down, remain patient, and approach the area carefully.
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