Air Traffic Company breaks down career barriers in aviation for learners
12 February 2024 | From Arrive Alive

The Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Ltd (ATNS) on Friday, 09 February 2024, hosted over 40 learners from various townships in East London for a Career Tour at the King Phalo International Airport.
The initiative, which is part of the ATNS Corporate Social Investment, was in partnership with the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). The learners in grades between eight and 10 at the Academy of Science and Technology were taken on a tour through the ATNS tower, its technical services and the general aviation community that included the Airport Fire Services.
In its 30 years of existence, ATNS has been actively involved in the aviation industry career awareness initiatives. This has resulted in matriculants from mostly previously disadvantaged and remote communities showing unparalleled interest in taking up training and becoming Air Traffic Controllers.
The ATNS career awareness and recruitment drive has been a game-changer in the industry. Not only has it brought transformation to the fore, but it has addressed the societal challenge of youth unemployment. With its catchy, ground-breaking youth-friendly slogan, “Kasi-to-the-Skies”, ATNS has partnered with significant aviation role-players in South Africa, including the national Department of Transport, to form the Joint Aviation Awareness Programme (JAAP).
JAAP has proven effective in rolling out sustainable and effective career awareness campaigns. The last event under the banner of JAAP attended by scores of learners was in December 2023 to mark the International Civil Aviation Day celebrations at the Bulumbu Airport in Bhisho, Eastern Cape.
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Midlands EMS Howick crews, along with the Search and Rescue Unit, were dispatched to the Cedara offramp following reports of a collision.
Upon arrival, responders found one person trapped in the vehicle, requiring specialized rescue equipment for extrication.
The patient sustained critical injuries
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A robbery reported on Citron Road and WF Nkomo Street, Atteridgeville in Pretoria.
A cash-in-transit robbery in progress.
Multiple shots were fired.
Local authorities are currently on the scene for assistance and further investigations.
Watch video below:
A cash-in-transit robbery in
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Three people were injured after a bakkie overturned and landed in a river in Canelands - KZN.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the scene at approximately 22:31.
On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a white Ford Bantam lying on its roof in a river.
It was established
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
IPSS Medical Rescue received reports of a child who had fallen from a horse.
On arrival of paramedics, it was established that a young girl had been thrown from the horse she was riding, landing on a fence, which resulted in her sustaining critical injuries.
The girl was stabilised on scene by
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
IPSS Medical Rescue responded to reports of a man who jumped from a moving vehicle in the Mandeni area.
On arrival of paramedics, the 33-year-old male was found to have sustained head injuries and was in critical condition.
The man was stabilised on the scene by an IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced
15 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Employees of a company that is contracted to the banks to attend and revamp ATMs that are bombed are among four suspects who were arrested after they were found with stained cash. The suspects were arrested at different places on Thursday, 13 February 2025.
Police received information from one of
14 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Misty conditions on the N2 between East London and Qonce.
Drive with caution, increase your following distance.
Switch on your headlamps and decrease your speed.
Obey the rules of the road and drive safely.
14 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
There is a bubbling feeling of optimism about a better future.
Inspiration and Hope for a Better Future engulfed Impendle as MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma officially opened a new Driving and Testing Centre.
This facility is changing the face of Impendle Local Municipality
14 Feb 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists, please be advised of a collision involving three vehicles outside Housewives Market in Clairwood.
DMPS officers and emergency services are on the scene managing traffic and assisting those involved.
Expect delays in the area, and please proceed with caution.
If possible, use alternative