Non-fatal drowning at Clarke Bay in Ballito
06 May 2024 | From Arrive Alive
On Sunday evening, IPSS Medical Rescue, together with IPSS Search & Rescue, responded to a call for help after 4 bathers had gotten into difficulty while swimming at Clarke Bay in Ballito
Fortunately, an off duty KDM lifeguard, Linda Hlophe, was nearby and immediately responded to the call. On his own and in the dark, he managed to safely bring all 4 bathers to shore.
The four adults were assessed on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue and were found to be in good health.
A big shout out to Ballito Lifeguard, Linda, for his incredible bravery and excellent work this evening, his quick response ensured that these family members will all be going home tonight.
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At midnight last night, the KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service medical team responded to reports of a major collision on the N3 near Hidcote.
Upon arrival, Paramedics discovered that a long-distance bus carrying 59 passengers bound for Johannesburg had been involved in a heavy collision with a truck.
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), reportedly from Mthatha, were arrested by National Traffic Police officers deployed in Kokstad following an incident involving suspected driving under the influence of alcohol.
The officers were observed swapping drivers as they approached a
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Two (2) drivers were injured in a head-on collision on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat – KZN this morning (Sunday 04/10/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 05:03. Reaction Officers arrived on scene and found a silver-grey Toyota Etios and a white
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A family of (3) escaped injury after their white Volkswagen Jetta caught fire on the R102 near the Cornubia off-ramp – KZN this afternoon (Sunday 04/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call reporting the incident at approximately 14:38. Reaction Officers
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The N2 is currently closed in both directions just past the Vleesbaai turn-off, near Mossel Bay (direction Cape Town) following a serious heavy motor vehicle accident.
A car-carrier truck transporting four vehicles overturned, leaving the truck and trailer across all four lanes. A secondary collision
05 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Taurus Medical & Security Services recieved calls for assistance for an accident near Zinkwazi
Taurus EMS medics were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along the N2. Upon arrival, it was established that two vehicles were involved in the collision, with one vehicle overturning and coming
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Members attached to the Allanridge Rural Safety apprehended five (5) suspects aged between 27 and 49 for alleged theft and possession of suspected stolen property.
On Thursday, 1 October 2026 at approximately 19:00, police received information about a possible theft at Modderfontein farm, in the Allanridge
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and to the maritime industry following a fatal incident off Mossel Bay.
The Department confirms that on Wednesday, 30 September
04 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An E-Hailing driver fled after a white Toyota collided with a driveway pillar on Rosemary Drive in Brindhaven – KZN yesterday afternoon (Friday 02/10/2026).
The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Center received a call reporting the collision at approximately 19:56. Reaction Officers