Durban, South Africa – A devastating accident involving a taxi occurred on Idolofiya Road in Mount Moriah this afternoon, resulting in the death of one child and serious injuries to multiple others.
The vehicle, which was carrying children from a nearby crèche, overturned under circumstances that remain unconfirmed at this stage.
Emergency responders from KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene to provide assistance. By that time, some of the injured children had already been transported toward local hospitals in private vehicles.
Medics from KZN VIP intercepted those vehicles en route, initiated stabilization procedures for the patients, and then expedited their transfer to appropriate medical centers for immediate treatment.
The incident has left emotions running high among those at the site, with sympathies extended to the families impacted by this loss.
For emergencies or further information, KZN VIP can be reached at 031 502 3456, 067 712 7976, or via email at Info@kznvip.co.za.
Cash-in-Transit Heist Reported in Pretoria East
Pretoria, March 4, 2026 – A cash-in-transit (CIT) heist took place this morning on the Pretoria road between Solomon Mahlangu Drive and the entrance to the N4 gateway. The incident occurred near Mamelodi, on the Pretoria/Bronkhorstspruit road outside the N4 Gateway Office Park, at the corner of Solomon Mahlangu and Nellmapius.
Reports of the event began circulating shortly after 6:40 AM SAST. Witnesses described hearing gunfire at the scene during the robbery. The targeted vehicle was a money truck that was struck by the perpetrators and came to rest on its side.
One security officer was reported injured in the attack. Emergency response vehicles arrived at the location, and photographs and video footage from the scene showed a cordoned-off area with police and other services present.
A crime scene was established on the N4 gateway at R104 West after Solomon Mahlangu. Traffic authorities and public safety accounts urged motorists to avoid the N4 West beyond Solomon Mahlangu and to use alternative routes while the situation remained active.
The affected area is in Pretoria East, Gauteng Province. South African Police Service (SAPS) personnel and emergency services were on site to manage the response and secure the location.
This incident is separate from another cash-in-transit robbery reported on the same morning in Durban, where two security guards were wounded during an attack on the N2 southbound near the NPC cement factory.
As of 08:19 AM SAST, no confirmed information has been released regarding the number of suspects involved, any arrests made, the amount of cash targeted or taken, or the full extent of injuries. Updates are expected as the South African Police Service and other authorities process the scene and conduct their investigation.
The event is part of a pattern of CIT robberies that continue to affect various parts of the country, with details emerging in real time through public reports and social media. Motorists in the Pretoria East area are advised to exercise caution and monitor official traffic and safety channels for further developments.
Cash-in-Transit Robbery Leaves Two Guards Wounded on Durban’s N2 Highway
Durban, South Africa – A cash-in-transit robbery unfolded on the N2 southbound highway near the NPC Cement Factory, south of Durban, shortly after 5:30 a.m. this morning, resulting in gunfire and injuries to security personnel.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics responded to reports of multiple security officials being shot during the incident. Upon arrival, they encountered a chaotic scene where two guards had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
One guard suffered critical injuries and required immediate advanced medical intervention. The Netcare 911 helicopter was dispatched to airlift the individual to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
The second guard sustained serious injuries. ALS paramedics stabilized the patient at the scene before transporting them by road to a nearby hospital for further medical care.
The N2 southbound has been closed from the M7 Edwin Swales offramp to facilitate ongoing investigations. Authorities expect the closure to last for an extended period, and motorists are urged to avoid the area entirely.
Details surrounding the events that led to the robbery remain unclear at this time. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is on site and will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
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Fatal Collision on N2 Near Ermelo Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Ermelo, Mpumalanga – A serious road accident occurred on the N2 highway just outside Ermelo, before reaching Camden, earlier on March 3, 2026. The incident involved a side tipper truck and a bakkie, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.
Emergency services responded to the scene where they discovered one occupant trapped inside the wreckage. Rescue teams employed saws and grinders to extricate the trapped individual from the twisted metal. Despite these efforts, one person was declared dead at the site of the crash. Another individual sustained serious injuries, received on-site stabilization, and was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by authorities. No specific causes have been identified at this time.
The N2 serves as a vital freight corridor connecting Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal and other regions of South Africa. Incidents like this often lead to disruptions in traffic and logistics operations. Recovery and clean-up activities at the scene caused notable delays for motorists traveling along this route.
In a related development, another collision was reported on the N2 near the entrance to Mkhondo, though details about that event are limited and the cause has not been confirmed.
Authorities have advised drivers to exercise caution on the N2 and to provide ample space for emergency and recovery personnel working in the area.
