Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal – CCTV footage has recorded a dramatic crash on Blueberry Drive in Brindhaven after a dark grey Mazda 3 reportedly travelled at high speed, lost control and left the roadway on Monday.
The video shows the vehicle suddenly veering off the road before smashing into several potted plants positioned outside a residential property. The impact caused visible damage to the plants and the immediate area around the home.
Residents in the area had earlier alerted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) about reckless driving on the road. Officers responded promptly to the reports of dangerous behaviour that preceded the collision.
After the initial crash, the Mazda continued briefly until a burst left front tyre forced it to stop. Reaction officers located the vehicle a short distance from the point of impact.
Four occupants were inside the car at the time, including the 22-year-old driver. The driver told officers that he had lost control of the vehicle. No injuries were reported among the occupants or any other parties involved.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about speeding in residential areas of Brindhaven. Authorities attended the scene to manage the aftermath and ensure the roadway was cleared.
Pedestrian Injured in Collision on Longifolia Road in Cornubia
Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal – A 44-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Longifolia Road in Cornubia on Tuesday afternoon after he was reportedly distracted by his cellphone while crossing the roadway.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 17:06 and found paramedics from a private ambulance service already attending to the injured man. The pedestrian sustained multiple suspected fractures during the incident.
According to the driver of the silver Mercedes-Benz C200 involved in the collision, the pedestrian was using his cellphone as he crossed the road. The driver sounded the horn in an attempt to alert the pedestrian and swerved to avoid hitting him. However, the pedestrian then stepped back into the path of the vehicle and was struck.
Paramedics provided immediate medical treatment to the pedestrian at the scene. After receiving on-scene care, the injured man was transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
The driver of the Mercedes-Benz C200 was not injured in the incident.
The circumstances of the collision remain consistent with the account provided by the driver to officers at the scene. No further details about the investigation have been released.
Authorities have not disclosed the name of the pedestrian or the driver at this time. The incident serves as a factual record of a road traffic collision involving a distracted pedestrian in the Cornubia area on Tuesday.
Three-Vehicle Collision on N3 Southbound at Town Hill Injures Multiple People
Pietermaritzburg, February 10, 2026 – A multi-vehicle accident took place on the N3 highway southbound on Town Hill, below Hilton, resulting in injuries to multiple people.
The collision involved three vehicles: a taxi, a truck, and a light motor vehicle. Emergency services were alerted after the Midlands EMS control room received multiple calls reporting the incident.
On arrival, paramedics discovered several injured individuals whose conditions ranged from critical to minor. Two patients were trapped in the wreckage. Rescue teams used specialised equipment, including the Jaws of Life, to extricate the entrapped patients.
All injured parties received immediate medical attention at the scene. Once stabilised, they were transported to various hospitals in the region for further treatment.
Authorities attended the scene and secured the area. The accident led to the closure of the N3 southbound roadway, causing significant traffic disruptions and delays for motorists in the area. Recovery operations involving towing services were carried out to clear the vehicles from the highway.
The exact time of the collision has not been publicly specified, and no further details on the circumstances leading to the crash have been released by emergency services.
Motorists in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are urged to exercise caution when travelling in the vicinity as clearance operations continue.
This incident highlights the hazards on this section of the N3, a major arterial route connecting Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. All facts presented are drawn directly from official emergency response reports and verified local news updates.
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Body of 27-Year-Old Woman Found in Shallow Grave on Farm Near Bloemfontein; 34-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Bloemfontein, Free State – Police in the Free State have exhumed the decomposed remains of a 27-year-old woman from a shallow grave on a farm homestead in the Kloofeind area, outside Bloemfontein. The discovery took place on Monday, 9 February 2026.
The farm is situated along the N8 National Road between Bloemfontein and Petrusburg. Police crime scene experts began arriving at the property from as early as 10:00 that morning to carry out the exhumation.
The 34-year-old suspect, a farm worker employed on the property, pointed out the location of the shallow grave. Crime intelligence, which included information about the suspect’s alleged visit to a sangoma, guided investigators to the scene.
Police statements identify the victim as the girlfriend of the arrested man. Her remains were found in a decomposed state.
Timeline of Events
The suspect had reported the woman missing since Saturday, 17 January 2026. A missing person file was opened and registered on Friday, 30 January 2026, at Parkweg Police Station. In his statement, the suspect claimed the woman had left the farm to visit her aunt in the Pieter Swarts area of Bloemspruit. This information was later found to be false.
After the exhumation on 9 February, police arrested the 34-year-old farm worker on the same day. A case docket for murder and defeating the ends of justice was opened at Parkweg Police Station.
The suspect is due to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Police Response
South African Police Service investigators used a combination of crime intelligence and direct verification at the scene. The body was located and recovered soon after the missing person inquiry was formally opened. No details on the exact cause of death have been released, pending forensic examination.
The victim’s name has not been made public at this stage. The investigation into the murder and defeating the ends of justice continues.
Limpopo Police Arrest 966 Suspects and Recover Firearms in Week-Long Operations
LIMPOPO – Police in Limpopo province conducted coordinated high-density visible policing operations across the province from 2 February to 8 February, resulting in the arrest of 966 suspects on various criminal charges.
The operations formed part of intensified efforts to curb crime through a strong and visible police presence in communities. During the seven-day period, officers also recovered eight firearms and five rounds of ammunition.
The seizure of these weapons forms part of ongoing work to remove illegal firearms from circulation in communities and to improve public safety.
All 966 arrested suspects have already appeared before various magistrates’ courts in different parts of the province.
The results reflect the direct outcomes of the focused policing strategy deployed during the specified period.
Four Suspects Arrested by Durban Metro Police with Firearm Stolen from SAPS in Margate
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Durban Metro Police officers arrested four suspects earlier today after recovering a firearm confirmed to have been stolen from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Margate.
The arrests occurred during a warrants operation at the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi Road in Durban. Officers apprehended the four individuals and seized the firearm along with ammunition during the operation.
The weapon was later verified as one previously stolen from the SAPS in Margate, a coastal town on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. The exact circumstances of the original theft from the Margate SAPS have not been detailed in initial reports.
Durban Metro Police, responsible for policing within the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, carried out the operation that led to the recovery of the stolen police-issue firearm. The suspects were taken into custody at the scene.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address the circulation of stolen firearms in KwaZulu-Natal. The four suspects remain in police custody. They are expected to face charges related to the possession of the stolen firearm and ammunition.
Further details, including the identities of the suspects and any additional items recovered, are anticipated as the investigation proceeds. SAPS and Durban Metro Police have not yet released an official joint statement on the matter beyond confirmation of the arrests and the firearm’s origin.
The case will be handed over for further processing through the criminal justice system.
