Police Arrest Driver After White Avanza Runs Over Woman Twice in Ramogodi

RAMOGODI – A woman was run over twice by a white Avanza vehicle in Ramogodi this morning.

The incident took place in the Ramogodi area when the white Avanza struck the woman on two separate occasions. The vehicle first hit her and then ran over her a second time during the same event.

Following the double incident, members of the community confronted the driver of the white Avanza. The situation escalated as the community nearly beat the driver in response to what had happened.

Police arrived at the scene and took the driver into custody. The arrest prevented any further action by the community against the driver.

The driver of the white Avanza is now in police custody following the morning events in Ramogodi. No further details on the sequence of events or the condition of the woman have been released at this stage.

Suspects Fatally Shot During Robbery at Viva Petrol Station in Mamelodi

Pretoria, South Africa – February 12, 2026

Armed robbers targeted the Viva Petrol Station at the intersection of K54 and Tsamaya Road in Mamelodi, Pretoria, in the early hours of Thursday morning, leading to a violent confrontation in which some suspects were shot dead and firearms were recovered.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 AM. According to reports from the scene, the perpetrators attempted to gain access to the station’s cash safe by using explosives. Multiple blasts were reported in the area, consistent with the bombing of a drop safe, a tactic sometimes used in business robberies in South Africa. Nearby residents described hearing a series of explosions, with some accounts specifying around three blasts before gunfire erupted.

During the robbery, a shootout took place at the petrol station. Initial reports indicate that several suspects were fatally shot in the exchange. Firearms belonging to the suspects were seized at the scene. Details on the exact number of individuals killed, any possible survivors or arrests, and whether any cash was taken remain limited as the situation is still developing.

Community members and local alerts described the station’s security as responding effectively to the threat. Some accounts from people in the vicinity mentioned the sound of sustained gunfire following the explosions and the possible involvement of aerial support, such as a helicopter, during the response.

The Viva Petrol Station on Tsamaya Road is a well-known fuel stop in the Mamelodi township. Similar robberies involving the bombing of cash safes or ATMs have occurred at other petrol stations in the Mamelodi area in recent years, including incidents in 2024 where explosives damaged drop safes and, in at least one case, resulted in the death of a petrol attendant.

As of the latest available information, no official statement has been released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) detailing the full circumstances, the identities or number of suspects involved, or the outcome for any station staff or bystanders. Investigations into the robbery, the use of explosives, and the fatal shooting are underway.

This event adds to ongoing concerns about armed business robberies and cash-safe bombings in Gauteng townships, where criminals frequently target high-cash businesses during off-peak hours.

Further updates are expected once police confirm details from the scene and forensic investigations. Authorities have not yet commented on any potential links to other recent crimes in the region.

Woman from Somerset West Assaulted and Robbed on Cape Town Airport Access Road

A woman from Somerset West was driving on the Airport access road in Cape Town on Saturday evening when she became the victim of a robbery involving a firearm. The incident occurred at approximately 7pm.

According to eyewitness accounts, the driver encountered a series of rocks that had been positioned on the roadway. Her vehicle struck the rocks and stalled as a result. A man then approached the driver’s window while brandishing a firearm. He threatened to shoot her if she did not comply with his demands.

The suspect struck the woman on the chest with the firearm before taking her handbag and mobile phone. After the theft, he crossed the road, climbed over a barricade, and fled into nearby informal settlements.

The victim was left shaken by the assault. No further details about her injuries have been released beyond the strike to the chest.

This event involved a single armed suspect who used the strategically placed rocks to stop the vehicle and carry out the robbery. Eyewitnesses described the sequence, noting how the obstacles forced the car to halt before the man approached.

The robbery follows a similar incident reported last month on New Year’s evening. An elderly deaf couple was travelling on the N1 highway near Century City when their vehicle broke down. Men who appeared to offer assistance instead ambushed them, assaulted the couple with weapons, and stole their wallets, phones, and the male victim’s hearing aid.

Attempts to obtain comment from the Western Cape South African Police Service about the Airport access road robbery have not been successful so far.

In connection with ongoing attacks on motorists, particularly along the N2, Freedom Front Plus councillor Emre Uygun issued a statement advising members of the public on how to report such crimes. He said there are many incidents involving motorists on the N2, but some victims avoid opening cases because they do not feel safe visiting the Nyanga police station. Uygun recommended that people go to their local police station—in areas such as Brackenfell, Mitchells Plain, or Bellville—to open a case and then request that it be transferred to the relevant authority.

The facts of the Saturday evening incident remain as reported by eyewitnesses: rocks placed on the Airport access road, a stalled vehicle, an armed approach, threats, a physical strike with the firearm to the chest, theft of a handbag and phone, and the suspect’s escape into nearby shacks after crossing a barricade. No arrests have been announced in connection with this specific case.

Seven Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on R56 Near Pietermaritzburg

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the R56 in Pietermaritzburg on 11 February 2026 at approximately 16:30. The incident took place near the intersection with Archie Gumede Road.

The collision involved three vehicles: a heavy-duty truck, a double-cab bakkie, and a second bakkie. A head-on collision between the heavy-duty truck and the double-cab bakkie occurred first. The second bakkie then struck the wreckage.

Emergency services responded to the scene, including paramedics from the KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service, the Fire and Rescue Department, and South African Police Service (SAPS) officials.

Two occupants were trapped inside the crumpled double-cab bakkie. One of these patients sustained critical injuries, including severe head trauma and traumatic amputations. The second trapped occupant suffered serious injuries to the head and chest.

Paramedics located another patient in critical condition in the immediate vicinity of the wreckage. Four additional patients were treated for minor injuries.

In total, seven patients were assessed and treated at the scene. Fire and Rescue teams used specialised hydraulic rescue equipment to stabilise the vehicles and extricate the trapped occupants. The presence of the heavy-duty truck and multiple bakkies added complexity to the extrication process.

The R56 was closed to all traffic for several hours while emergency crews cleared the debris field and attended to the injured. All seven patients received on-scene stabilisation before being transported to various medical facilities for further urgent care.

SAPS officials secured the area and are investigating the sequence of events that led to the collision. No further details on the cause have been released at this time.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes until the road reopens.

SANDF Intercepts Stolen Toyota Corolla Cross on South Africa-Zimbabwe Border

Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) successfully stopped a stolen vehicle that was being smuggled from South Africa into Zimbabwe.

The vehicle was a Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS valued at R443,900. It had been reported stolen after a case was opened at Sinoville Police Station in Gauteng Province.

While conducting vehicle patrols along the border, SANDF members were approached by officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and representatives from Tracker Company. The law enforcement team requested support to trace the missing vehicle.

Acting on this information, the SANDF team moved quickly to close off possible escape routes in the area. Their coordinated efforts led to the vehicle being spotted at Sediba sa Tau, where it was intercepted.

After securing the vehicle, SAPS members and Tracker personnel were called to the scene, where fingerprints were taken as part of the ongoing investigation.

The recovered Toyota Corolla Cross was then transported to the Soutpansberg Military Area. This facility operates as a designated vehicle pound for the South African Police Service (SAPS), where the car is now held.

Colonel Dikgabane Herold Tladi commended the SANDF members involved, particularly those from 1 South African Tank Regiment, for their alertness and effective response during the border operation.

The interception forms part of routine border security activities aimed at addressing vehicle theft and cross-border smuggling in the region. The vehicle remains in SAPS custody for further processing.

Gauteng Traffic Police Recover Multiple Hijacked and Stolen Vehicles in Johannesburg Operations

Johannesburg – Authorities in Gauteng have recovered several hijacked and stolen vehicles during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted across Johannesburg Central and surrounding areas.

The operations involved members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Central Corridor), working in collaboration with JMPD K9, Car Track, Tracker SA, and Rentrak.

Among the vehicles recovered were:

An Isuzu KB250 bakkie that had been taken during a house robbery in Rosettenville. It was located in the Johannesburg CBD on Rissik Street.
A hijacked Hino truck, found inside a yard in Ennerdale.
A stolen Toyota Hilux, recovered in Lenasia.
A hijacked FAW truck, recovered in Devland.
A Chevrolet that was hijacked in Orlando, discovered abandoned at a complex in Ennerdale Extension 3.
A hijacked Mahindra pick-up bakkie, recovered in the Meriting informal settlement in Finetown.
A hijacked Toyota Quantum that was taken in Potchefstroom, recovered at a yard in Protea Glen. One suspect was arrested in connection with this vehicle.
A second hijacked Mahindra pick-up bakkie, recovered in Finetown on Phillip Street.

The recoveries form part of ongoing efforts focused on vehicle theft and hijacking in the region. All vehicles have been secured by the relevant authorities for further investigation and return to their owners where possible.