Police arrest suspect in possession of 150 live venomous scorpions at Cape Town International Airport
13 June 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An intelligence driven operation between Kuilsriver Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and Cape Nature, led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man on Friday, 12 June 2026, for the possession of venomous scorpions.
The members responded to information they received about a person who is in possession of scorpions at the Cape Town International Airport. A description of the suspect was obtained and the suspect was apprehended. His luggage bags were searched and 150 live scorpions were found between his clothing. He was arrested under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act, being in possession of a wild animal. The value of the scorpions is yet to be determined. The scorpions were transported to a haven for safe keeping.
He is due to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ court on Monday, 15 June 2026. NP
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On average, one in five cars produced globally today features an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). If your car can Auto Emergency Brake for you, or predict a Forward Collision, or trigger a Lane Departure Warning when you wander into the next lane, or even read and display traffic signs, you’re
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
On Saturday 10.10.26 afternoon, around 16:00, the Bothasig & Edgemead LPR Project received an alert that a vehicle linked to a previous remote jamming incident in Stellenbosch had entered Bothasig.
Our LPR responders from Edgemead NW, Bothasig Neighbourhood Watch, Bothasig Community in Blue Edgemead
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
An extremely hot and humid Sunday in Durban, KZN, became a challenging rescue operation after a hiker experienced a cardiac-related medical emergency deep within Kloof Gorge.
Our Mobi-Claw911 emergency control room received the panic and immediately activated our national rescue partner, SARZA. Fortunately,
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape continues to intensify its crime-fighting efforts through high-density, multidisciplinary #OperationShanela II operations, resulting in the arrest of 289 suspects across the province between 05 and 11 October 2026.
The operations, conducted
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The N1 FW De Klerk Boulevard inbound and outbound into and out of the CBD is now fully open for the Monday morning commute.
The preliminary repair efforts saw the pedestrian bridge over the N1 between Church Street and the CBD on FW De Klerk Boulevard made safe by two cranes lifting a 100 tonne section
12 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A motorcycle and a silver Hyundai i20 collided at the intersection of Todd Street and Ireland Street in the Verulam CBD – KZN yesterday (Saturday 10/10/2026).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at 22:44. On arrival, Reaction Officers found the biker lying on the
11 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The determination and meticulous investigative work of an officer attached to the Northern Cape Operational Response Services (ORS) led to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision.
On 3 October 2026, a fatal collision occurred on the N8 road near Schmidtsdrift,
11 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A woman has tragically lost her life following a crash on the N2 southbound, just after Sibaya, travelling towards Umhlanga.
According to reports from other motorists, her vehicle was seen swerving from side to side before colliding with the roadside barriers.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams responded
11 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, led by Head of Department Mr Japhter Makhafola, participated in the Interprovincial Road Safety Operations along the N3 corridor in Harrismith, Free State.
The operation focused on strengthening road safety enforcement, promoting compliance with traffic