A joint intelligence-driven operation has led o the arrest of a 24-year-old foreign national for dealing in illicit cigarettes on Friday, 24 January 2025, at Makhado precinct under Vhembe District. Police received valuable information about a white Isuzu truck that was traveling from Beitbridge Point of Entry and allegedly destined […]
Month: January 2025
Pedestrian injured after grader strikes tree in Verulam
A 50-year-old man was hospitalised after a tree collapsed on him on Russom Street in Verulam – KZN. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the scene by a passerby requesting assistance for the injured pedestrian. On arrival, it was established that the driver of a […]
Water Tanker Crashes Into House: Hazelmere – KZN
A house was damaged after a white Fuso truck crashed into it on an unpaved road in Hazelmere – KZN a short while ago (Friday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene at approximately 16:04 and found a water tanker leaning against the house. Initially Reaction Officers […]
Group of suspects terrorising communities in Sebokeng and Evaton apprehended
Members of the Sedibeng Tracking Team, Gauteng Traffic Police SLEU, and Sedibeng Infrastructure Unit acted on information about a group of suspects terrorising communities in Sebokeng and Evaton. Officers spotted and intercepted a white Toyota Conquest matching the description provided. Upon searching the vehicle and its occupants, officers discovered Two […]
Truck collision closes the N2 Southbound near Ballito
On Thursday afternoon, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to a Heavy Motor Vehicle Accident on the N2 Southbound, between Ballito and Tongaat. Three patients sustained injuries ranging from moderate to serious and were treated on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support, before being transported to various facilities for further […]
New information about Meiringspoort truck fire
There are currently stop-and-drive controls in Meiringspoort due to the truck that overturned this morning and caught fire. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the truck safely. Clearing work is underway. New information about Meiringspoort truck fire https://t.co/uy2qBgE0qk#ArriveAlive #TruckFire #Update #Meiringspoort @OudtshoornC @BurnshieldZA @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/vwgAq9OnER […]
Recovery in process for a truck that lost it’s container on the N3
N3 is closed before spaghetti junction for a recovery process. It was established that a truck lost it’s container on the left hand side, so the two left lanes are closed, slow traffic moving in past pavilion. This happened about 9:30 this morning, Recovery is currently in progress. Recovery in […]
Vala Umgodi Task Teams arrested 29 suspects for illegal mining in Limpopo
In a significant success following the multidisciplinary Vala Umgodi operation across Limpopo, 29 suspects aged between 19 and 52, were arrested for various offenses, including illegal mining of sand and presumed gold-bearing materials, possession of illegal ammunition and illicit cigarettes, and contravention of immigration laws. The intelligence-driven joint operations, supported […]
Collision Between Car and Truck on the N8, Free State
A collision between a light motor vehicle (LMV) and a truck occurred on the N8 highway, approximately 33 kilometres from Petrusburg towards Bloemfontein, on January 21, 2025, at around 00:20. According to reports, the LMV collided with the truck. Both vehicles sustained damage, with debris, including plastic and glass, scattered […]
Chrome worth over R1 Million seized during multi-disciplinary operations in Polokwane
The prompt response from Limpopo Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary forces led to the arrest of 20 suspects involved in illegal mining, drug dealing, and violations of immigration laws. In addition, chrome worth over R1 million was seized. The operation, conducted on Sunday, 19 January 2025, followed credible information from the community. […]










