Joint team clamps down on drug trade in Olifantshoek
19 September 2020 | From Arrive Alive
The joint team of Kimberley K9 and John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Crime Intelligence continued unabatedly to clamp down on drug dealers early this morning when they executed a search warrant in Olifantshoek.
The members executed a search warrant today at 04:50 at a house in Vink Street in Plakkieskamp settlement in Olifantshoek.
Upon searching the premises, the members found a male suspect with mandrax tablets, dagga and Tik valued at R1910-00 in a maroon jacket.
The estimated value of the mandrax and dagga is R5970-00.
A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged for dealing in dagga and suspected drugs and will soon appear in the Olifantshoek Magistrates court.
JTG District Commissioner, Major General Johan Bean once again commended the team for their determination in removing drugs from society and squeezing the space for drug dealers to operate.
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.
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Six people, including three South African Police Service members and two awaiting-trial prisoners, have been killed in a head-on collision on the R524 Levubu Road in Limpopo’s Vhembe District.
The crash happened on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026, and involved a SAPS vehicle from Tshilwavhusiku
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) is calling on the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to add N-methylaniline to a sample of South Africa’s petrol specification and to begin testing it.
The call follows an amaBhungane investigation, published on 17 September 2026, into
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Bela-Bela - MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Nakedi Kekana, has officially launched the Limpopo October Transport Month at SUNFA Stadium in Bela-Bela today.
Addressing stakeholders, traditional leaders, transport operators, business and government officials, MEC Kekana said the provincial