Road Safety News Updates

Seven suspects aged between 18 and 45 were arrested yesterday, 10 May 2025 during Operation Vala Umgodi and are expected to appear at the Sabie and Graskop Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 May 2025 facing charges relating to contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, possession of gold bearing… Read more »

The police in Limpopo have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the arrest of a 38-year-old foreign national caught in possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R150,000.00 in Mokopane, Waterberg District. On Friday, 09 May 2025, at approximately 15:30, members of the… Read more »

Driver under the influence of alcohol crashes down embankment. Members of Empire Protection Services on routine patrol received reports of a motor vehicle accident at the Phoenix Plaza in the vicinity of KFC. Upon arrival of services it was established that a single driver under the influence of alcohol failed… Read more »

The SAPS conducted a successful high-density #OperationShanela in Carletonville/Khutsong on Saturday, 10 May 2025. Led by West Rand District Commissioner Major General Lorraine Challen, the operation aimed to enhance safety and enforce the law. The operation resulted in the arrest of suspects for drunken driving, possession of drugs, and contravention… Read more »

Motorists are advised of an active accident scene on the N3 inbound just after Malls Tiles, heading towards the Durban CBD. Emergency services are on the scene. Expect delays and congestion in the area. Truck and Freight Safe Driving and Preventing Jackknife Crashes The post Truck crash on the N3… Read more »

The police in Kenhardt are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Carl Ferus (24), depicted in the picture, who was last seen on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at his residence at Kenhardt. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Anyone with information… Read more »

SAPS members in the ZF Mgcawu district acted on information regarding suspected criminal activities involving livestock on grazing land near Upington on the evening of Thursday, 08 May 2025, at approximately 21:30. The intelligence was operationalised with the assistance of specialised SAPS units, including the Upington Stock Theft and Endangered… Read more »

Motorists and football fans are advised to expect road closures and heavy traffic around MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM on Saturday, 10 May 2025, due to the NEDBANK CUP FINAL. ### Plan Ahead: – ROAD CLOSURES will be in effect near the stadium before, during, and after the match. – ALLOW EXTRA… Read more »

Police in Hendrina are investigating a case of murder, rape, and kidnapping that occurred at a certain farm in Hendrina between 28 and 29 November 2024, around 16:00. According to the information at police disposal, a suspect entered the farm and fatally attacked the complainant’s son (46). He then allegedly… Read more »

Mahindra South Africa has made history by becoming the first manufacturer to win the coveted Motor Enthusiast Award for two consecutive years at the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition, powered by Old Mutual Insure. The XUV 3XO AX7L, which received the most votes from South African car… Read more »