R400 million worth of drugs recovered on the N1
03 June 2021 | From Arrive Alive
A 39-year-old suspect has been arrested on the N1 north near the R21 Flying saucer interchange by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of the South African Narcotic Enforcement Bureau (SANEB Head Office), Pretoria Serious Organised Crime, Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) of the Hawks with the assistance of Crime Intelligence Head Office.
It is alleged that a bakkie that was towing a 12-foot ski boat was stopped after information was received. Upon searching the boat the team found 800kg of compressed pure cocaine with an estimated street value of R400 million. Investigations are continuing and more arrests are imminent.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation National Head, Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya lauded the team, "today's drug seizure has dealt a blow to these illegal activities, let us not leave any stone unturned in addressing the proliferation of illegal drugs within the country"
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A Policeman travelling to work was injured after a minibus taxi collided with his motorcycle on Vincent Dickenson Road towards Cottonlands – KZN this morning (Friday 09/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call requesting assistance at approximately 07:40.
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Please note that Elands Valley is currently closed to traffic between the Waterval Boven Tunnel and Waterval Onder following a crash reported at 11:43 today, 9 October 2026.
Please use Schoemanskloof as an alternative route.
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09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment as the continent advances implementation of the 40% automotive Rules of Origin under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according to Tarek Mosaad, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company Middle East &
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A multi-disciplinary team comprising of SAPS Investigation of Violent and Organised Crime, SAPS Johannesburg Flying Squad, SAPS Gauteng Highway Patrol, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect recovered three sought motor vehicles and arrested two suspects.
The
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two suspects were arrested with suspected drugs worth approximately R200 000.00 seized by members of Potchefstroom Public Order Policing (POP) during crime prevention patrols on Wednesday night, 07 October 2026.
POP members received information about a white Toyota Corolla allegedly being used to
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Sasolburg police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a head-on collision between a Volkswagen Caravelle school transport vehicle and a Mercedes-Benz truck on the R59 Road between Sasolburg and Vaalpark.
It is alleged that on Thursday, 08 October 2026, at about 15:15, police
09 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Public assistance is requested to locate a white Toyota Tazz with registration DBK177-FS stolen from Emerald Way in Everest Heights – KZN.
The owner discovered the vehicle missing at approximately 04:00 this morning (Friday 09/10/2026). The exact time of the theft could not be confirmed.
The
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