Drug mule from the Netherlands arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport following an intelligence-driven operation
23 May 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested another drug mule at the OR Tambo International Airport following an intelligence-driven operation conducted this week.
The suspect, a Dutch national from the Netherlands, was reportedly en route to Frankfurt, Germany, when he was intercepted by police at the airport.
During the operation, police seized more than 40 kilograms of Khat concealed inside the suspect’s luggage. The drugs have an estimated street value of R240 000.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25 May 2026, on charges related to drug trafficking.
The SAPS continues to intensify efforts to combat transnational organised crime and drug trafficking through intelligence-led operations at all ports of entry across the country.
Over the past two years, SAPS has intercepted and arrested more than 50 drug mules at the OR Tambo International Airport.
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 12pm on Friday Afternoon ALS Paramedics responded to numerous calls of two crashes both being in the vicinity of Westcliffe offramp on the M1 Higginson Highway in Chatsworth.
Paramedics arrived at the East Bound Crash to find absolute carnage. A single vehicle had left the Higginson Highway
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Mbazwana Magistrate's Court has remanded Sphamandla Dube (33), Mxolisi Mbambo (30), Musawenkosi Msweli (24) and Phumlani Mthembu (25) in custody after they appeared in court facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, police in Mbazwana
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) is seeking public assistance in locating a white Mercedes-Benz tipper truck that was hijacked in the Chatsworth area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident occurred on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at approximately 10:30. The driver was reportedly held captive until
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
AWARE.org and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) marked four years of partnership on 13 October at the Alcohol Evidence Centre (AEC) in Dube, Soweto. Their work combines enforcement support, public education and research, including a recent review of 26,578 recorded DUI arrests between
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
It only takes a second. A shopping trolley brushes against your car, you misjudge a tight parking space, or someone opens their door a little too enthusiastically. And just like that, there's a scratch that definitely wasn't there this morning.
The question is, can you sort it out yourself,
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
INCIDENT REPORT
* Incident 1*
(N1 North – Petroport Bridge): On the night of 21 October 2026 at 22:41, a motorist travelling on the N1 North near Petroport Bridge drove over spikes deployed on the road surface. After stopping to investigate, the motorist was targeted by criminals who fired
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
VR Medical responded to a serious vehicle collision involving a vehicle that had collided with a tree in Rose Avenue.
Sadly, upon arrival, one patient was declared deceased at the scene. Mangaung Fire and Rescue was called to assist with the safe extraction of the patient from the wreckage.
The
23 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Fourteen (14) people were injured after a white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi overturned on Vincent Dickenson Road in Cottonlands – KZN this morning (Thursday 22/10/2026).
A Member of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) noticed the overturned vehicle while travelling towards Canelands – KZN
22 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists are advised of an accident at the intersection of Grahamstown Road and Drake Street in Deal Party.
ONE LANE IS AFFECTED, which may cause traffic delays in the area.
Motorists are urged to:
- Reduce speed and approach the scene with caution.
- Remain alert for other road users and