This evening at around 18h30 Netcare 911 rushed to the scene of a horrific accident on the R603 near the M35. When we arrived we were faced with unbelievable carnage - two 4 x 4 vehicles collided head on but the debris were scattered over about 100 meters and both vehicles were totally destroyed.
The drivers of both vehicles [...]
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An improvement of transport, accommodation and security will ensure a successful 2010 World Cup tournament, Government Communications said on Tuesday.
A detailed assessment of all logistical arrangements, including transport, accommodation and security, would put the country in a better position to host a successful World Cup, spokesperson Tiyani Rikhotso said in a statement.
“The success of the [...]
The Arrive Alive website received a photo which clearly illustrates the importance of a safe following distance!! This was tiltled “I told you to walk faster!!”
On the Arrive Alive website we find info on why we should have safe following distances on the road:
“Adequate following distances enable drivers to adjust in emergency situations and bring [...]
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On the 25th of June we added a Blog post titled “Today is European Level Crossings Awareness Day 2009″.
We have received feedback yesterday and postive comments about the Level Crossings Awareness Day. I would like to quote:
“Thank you very much for your support, ELCAD was indeed a great success in Europe. We got a lot [...]
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Leading GPS Navigation company TomTom has for the past year provided assistance in the development of the Arrive Alive road safety website. There has been significant growth in the GPS market as more and more road users gain awareness of the benefits of quality GPS navigation devices.
The helping hand from TomTom has enabled us to [...]
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Paramedics rushed to the scene of an accident on the M4 South near the Victoria embankment. On arrival they were faced with a very tragic scene. A security guard was on duty at the road construction site when he noticed a pedestrian walking towards him.
The dog broke the chain and started chasing a Tanzanian male in his thirties down [...]
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At approximately 13h11 on Monday 29 June 2009, Netcare 911 paramedics responded to reports of a serious freak accident at a home in Kaalfontein in the Midrand area, north of Johannesburg.
Paramedics were told that several kids were playing together at the time of the incident and it was alleged that the young boy stuck his [...]
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Netcare 911 and the emergency services rushed to the scene of an accident on the N2 south Near Umgababa Ultra City but they did not expect to see such a gruesome sight. A delivery vehicle slammed into the rear of a stationary 14 wheeler truck and trailer totally destroying the front of the delivery vehicle .
Sadly [...]
BRYANSTON – The recession has put a dent in travel plans, according to the latest emigration survey by market research company, Synovate. Of those South Africans who have indicated that they are definitely going to emigrate or seriously considering emigration, 56% say that plans have been delayed until the global economy is more stable.
“This certainly [...]
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This morning I received my vampire sms – the request from the South African National Blood Services to donate blood. The message reads [translated from Afrikaans]:”Take a moment to share your warmth this winter…We need 30 units at Victorian…Your blood saves lives”
I tried to convince 2 of my road safety friends to join me on [...]
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