Man Killed in Horror Chatsworth Crash
23 October 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 and come to rest on the railway lines leaving the driver and only occupant severely entrapped in the wreckage. Immediately the
Ethekweni Fire Department were called to assist. Whilst Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilize the man believed to be in his twenties he went into a state of Cardiac arrest and unfortunately passed away at the scene. The Ethekweni Fire Department arrived and assisted with the extrication of the victim. No other injuries were reported.
On the opposite bound (the west bound) it is believed a Pedestrian had been struck. Other emergency personnel attended to that scene.
At this stage the exact events leading up to both these crashes are unknown however SAPS were in attendance and will be investigating further.
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
22 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
South Africa’s automotive aftermarket has reached an important milestone in strengthening one of its most specialised technical trades, with the successful completion of the new Automotive Machinist Occupational Trade Qualification.
Driven by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) Training