Major breakthrough - police arrest four suspects and recover MEC's hijacked vehicle
04 June 2018 | Road Safety in the Media
The intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of the Mercedes Benz ML 500 that was hijacked from the protector of the Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Soon after the protector was hijacked on Saturday, the Crime Intelligence and Police Trio Task Team were activated to track down the suspects and hijacked vehicle. Within 48 hours the hard work of the team paid off when they arrested four suspects and recovered the hijacked vehicle.
The suspects were arrested in Eldorado Park in the early hours of Monday, 04 June 2018. They were found in possession of the hijacked vehicle, firearm believed to be the one taken from the protector and another unlicensed firearm.
The suspects will be charged with hijacking, kidnapping as well as possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. They will appear at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in due course.
30 Jun 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
N3TC urges motorists to utilise its 24-hour information service for official updates about the N3 Toll Route between Cedara and Heidelberg. Check road and traffic conditions before setting out, and have passengers monitor official channels while en route.
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company managing
27 May 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
The N2 between Tsolo and Mthatha towards Qumbu has reportedly been brought to a standstill following violent protest action near Maqanyeni in the Eastern Cape.
According to reports, protesters blocked the road, causing severe traffic disruptions and leaving motorists stranded for hours. There are
06 May 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
Serious injuries have been reported following a serious single vehicle crash at the intersection of Phoenix Highway and Grove End Road on Tuesday evening.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services emergency teams responded rapidly to the scene, where they found a vehicle that had overturned following the
03 Apr 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
Fellow South Africans, we have now entered the Easter peak travel period, which is one of the busiest and most high-risk travel times in our country. I wish to give an update on the progress we have made since the launch of the Easter campaign.
It is a well-known fact that the N1 is the busiest
02 Apr 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
All lanes are NOW OPEN to traffic at the scene of this morning’s serious multiple vehicle crash just south of the Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal at N3-6 31.6S.
N3TC appreciates the support of their partners in the Road Incident Management System (RIMS) who assisted with medical attention, cleanup
06 Nov 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
A dramatic multi-vehicle collision involving three heavy-duty trucks and two bakkies brought traffic to a complete standstill on the N3 at New England Road this afternoon, requiring complex rescue operations and causing severe delays for motorists.
The incident occurred at approximately 17h00, with
01 Jul 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to a serious vehicle collision involving a bus and a car at the intersection on the R34 John Ross Highway in Empangeni at approximately 5:45 PM today.
Four individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to the nearest appropriate medical facility
01 Jul 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to a serious vehicle collision on the R61 near Shelly Beach at approximately 10:00 AM on July 1st, 2025. The incident involved a bakkie towing a trailer laden with potatoes and two other vehicles.
The collision resulted in three fatalities, two critical
28 Jun 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
At the start of the winter school holiday, Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), advises road users to “consider the time of day during which they drive as a crucial road safety factor”.
Cold temperatures can make winter driving uncomfortable and increase