27-year-old man arrested and R6.9 million worth of cash seized at the OR Tambo International Airport
05 May 2018 | From Arrive Alive
A 27-year-old man was arrested and R6.9 million worth of cash in American and South African currency, was seized at the OR Tambo International Airport yesterday.
During a continuing and successful implementation of an integrated plan at the OR Tambo airport, the team, acting on intelligence, intercepted luggage suspected of containing undeclared cash.
After verifying that the bag did indeed contain an amount of US$ 199 300 and R4 500 400 which is a total value of R6 992 569.34, the suspect was arrested, preventing him from departing to Mauritious.
The South African Police Service, the South African Revenue Service, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations and port security continue to work tirelessly to ensure that crime, including the smuggling of illicit contraband and undeclared cargo, is not committed at our ports of entry.
The suspect is likely to face a charge of contravening the Customs and Excise Act and he is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on Monday.
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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The platform is launching
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
One person sustained moderate injuries after a vehicle overturned on Trenance Park Drive in Phoenix on Thursday morning, 8 October 2026.
Preliminary reports suggest that the driver attempted to avoid a dog that ran across the road, lost control and collided with a light pole, causing the vehicle to
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Less than 12 hours after a devastating taxi accident claimed 10 lives on the MR385 in Cato Ridge, another serious collision on the same road this morning left 13 people injured, including several young schoolchildren.
The latest accident occurred directly outside Hibiscus Cato Ridge Hospital and involved
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A moment of celebration in Qwaqwa today!
The Premier of the Free State, Hon. Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, joined the MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Me Dibolelo Mance, and the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Mr Jabu Mbalula, for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Roma Bridge.
The
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety advises motorists that traffic on the N1 at Gyser, near Astron Garage in the Capricorn District, is moving slowly following a serious crash that occurred last night.
A truck transporting passengers and goods reportedly experienced a tyre puncture
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy is leading a Level Crossing Safety campaign at the Witbank Level Crossing in Emalahleni.
Level crossing safety requires complete obedience to signals, signs, and active warnings because heavy trains cannot stop quickly
Essential Safety Rules
Slow down and
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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Speaking during the handover,
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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It is alleged that the taxi was traveling from Hammarsdale towards Cato Ridge when the driver