Two tourists on honeymoon in Cape Town have been robbed by a baboon. Guy Moar of Australia and his wife, Fumiko Yamakazi of Japan, were “hijacked” by the baboon... Read more
What are those strange looking signs every few hundred metres to the side of the road? Travelling between Bloemfontein and Johannesburg [and in fact all national roads] you... Read more
To become a blood donor you must: • Weigh at least 50kg • Be between the ages of 16 and 65 • Be in good health • Lead a sexually safe lifestyle • Consider your blood safe for t... Read more
Earlier this morning the Arrive Alive website received a request for motorbike accident statistics: “ I am studying at AAA school of advertising in Cape Town and I am currently wo... Read more
Traditionally the summer season shows a dramatic increase in the number of drowning/near drowning emergencies that paramedics are called to attend to. The past summer has been one of... Read more
At the end of 2008, I had the privilege to join a few friends on a quad bike trip to the Lesotho border. I was assigned to drive the “support vehicle” with all the sleeping mat... Read more
Cyclists are vulnerable road users and are most at risk when sharing the roads with other drivers. There are few roads in South Africa that can be described as “cycling friendly”... Read more
Earlier today a visitor came to the Arrive Alive website whilst searching for the phrase “should I wear a seatbelt when pregnant”. This is a topic that was also raised by an empl... Read more
It was reported yesterday that two Johannesburg Metro Police officers were arrested for allegedly requesting a R60 bribe from a motorist. Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said... Read more
At approximately 07h20 on Wednesday morning 13 May 2009, Netcare 911 paramedics responded to reports of a very serious pedestrian collision on the N14 highway travelling towards Krug... Read more
