Police recover counterfeit notes worth more than R2 Million, suspect arrested
25 October 2020 | From Arrive Alive
On Friday, 23 October 2020, police in Pretoria West received information about two suspicious men who had booked in at a local guest house.
Police followed up on the information received and proceeded to the room at the guest house. As they entered, one of the suspects ran away while the second suspect was found with R200 and R100 notes.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the notes were counterfeit and worth more than R2 Million.
The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of counterfeit money. He is expected to appear at Pretoria Magistrate’s court on Monday, 26 October 2020.
08 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
South Africa’s digital economy is getting a home-grown challenger. OMN1, a South African-built super app combining e-hailing, food delivery, creator monetisation and messaging all in one platform, will officially launch nationally on 5 November 2026 in Johannesburg.
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
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) condemns the fuel price increase that took effect on 7 October, which pushed petrol and diesel to the highest prices South Africans have ever paid. Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) signals a further rise of up to R4.58 a litre for petrol in
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
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