Non-fatal drowning at a holiday resort swimming pool on the Durban Beach front.
03 July 2018 | From Arrive Alive
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KwaZulu-Natal: At 18H25 Tuesday evening Netcare 911 responded to reports of a non-fatal drowning at a holiday resort swimming pool on the Durban Beach front.
Upon arrival of Paramedics the patient was found surrounded by members of the public at the pool area.
Reports from the scene allege that a 4-year-old male was found submerged in the pool and was pulled out by members of the public who Paramedics were told was found unresponsive and resuscitated him.
The patient was assessed on scene and found to be in a stable condition.
He was then transported to hospital for further assessment and care.
Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911
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
The Free State Department of Health has strengthened emergency medical services with the handover of a new fleet of ambulances at a public ceremony held at Bolata Clinic, reaffirming government’s commitment to bringing quality healthcare services closer to communities.
Speaking during the handover,
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Durban Metro Police Service can confirm that 10 people have sadly lost their lives following a serious taxi crash on Old Georgedale Road in Cato Ridge, near Hammarsdale, on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
It is alleged that the taxi was traveling from Hammarsdale towards Cato Ridge when the driver
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
UPDATE: The death toll has risen to 10, with a further five people seriously injured and requiring Advanced Life Support interventions following the accident.
It has since been established that a single taxi lost control and crashed. The driver and conductor survived the accident.
Mi7 Emergency
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Rinaldo and Moreland Drive in Glen Anil on Wednesday afternoon.
KZN VIP’s emergency medical teams responded to the scene, where one of the vehicles had left the roadway and travelled down an embankment into a stream following the collision.
Two
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The MEC for Roads and Public Works, Rre Bentley Vass, conducted an extensive infrastructure oversight visit across several villages within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
The MEC travelled through Logaganeng, Mathanthanyaneng, Maketlele, Letsesaneng, Zero and
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A woman was injured following a serious crash near the Trade Centre bend exiting Phoenix on Tuesday morning.
It is believed that the vehicle went down an embankment after attempting to avoid a stationary vehicle.
Passing motorists rushed to a nearby service station, where they spotted a KZN VIP
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy on behalf of the Department and its entities, mourns the passing of Mr Khulu Phasiwe.
Mr Phasiwe passed away on 04 October 2026 while serving as Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).
"We extend
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists are advised of a stationary vehicle on the N2 Northbound before the uMhlanga Interchange. The left lane is obstructed, and delays may be experienced.
Please reduce speed, approach the area with caution and allow additional travelling time.