Two members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), reportedly from Mthatha arrested for driving under the influence
05 October 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), reportedly from Mthatha, were arrested by National Traffic Police officers deployed in Kokstad following an incident involving suspected driving under the influence of alcohol.
The officers were observed swapping drivers as they approached a roadside traffic checkpoint.
They were subsequently subjected to the relevant testing procedures, which indicated that both had consumed alcohol above the prescribed limit.
One of the officers was also reportedly in possession of a service firearm at the time.
The two officers were detained at Kokstad SAPS pending further investigation and the applicable legal processes.
The incident serves as a reminder that the law applies to everyone, including those entrusted with enforcing it. Law enforcement officials have a responsibility to uphold the law and lead by example
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At midnight last night, the KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service medical team responded to reports of a major collision on the N3 near Hidcote.
Upon arrival, Paramedics discovered that a long-distance bus carrying 59 passengers bound for Johannesburg had been involved in a heavy collision with a truck.
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two (2) drivers were injured in a head-on collision on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat – KZN this morning (Sunday 04/10/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 05:03. Reaction Officers arrived on scene and found a silver-grey Toyota Etios and a white
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A family of (3) escaped injury after their white Volkswagen Jetta caught fire on the R102 near the Cornubia off-ramp – KZN this afternoon (Sunday 04/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call reporting the incident at approximately 14:38. Reaction Officers
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The N2 is currently closed in both directions just past the Vleesbaai turn-off, near Mossel Bay (direction Cape Town) following a serious heavy motor vehicle accident.
A car-carrier truck transporting four vehicles overturned, leaving the truck and trailer across all four lanes. A secondary collision
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Taurus Medical & Security Services recieved calls for assistance for an accident near Zinkwazi
Taurus EMS medics were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along the N2. Upon arrival, it was established that two vehicles were involved in the collision, with one vehicle overturning and coming
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members attached to the Allanridge Rural Safety apprehended five (5) suspects aged between 27 and 49 for alleged theft and possession of suspected stolen property.
On Thursday, 1 October 2026 at approximately 19:00, police received information about a possible theft at Modderfontein farm, in the Allanridge
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and to the maritime industry following a fatal incident off Mossel Bay.
The Department confirms that on Wednesday, 30 September
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An E-Hailing driver fled after a white Toyota collided with a driveway pillar on Rosemary Drive in Brindhaven – KZN yesterday afternoon (Friday 02/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Center received a call reporting the collision at approximately 19:56. Reaction Officers
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One person has died following a serious two vehicle crash on the M41, travelling from Umhlanga Rocks towards Phoenix.
Preliminary reports indicate that a taxi collided with the rear of a heavy motor vehicle, leaving the taxi driver entrapped in the wreckage.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams assessed