Old East Safety Forum

16/05/2026

EMERGENCY SERVICES AND SECURITY MOBILISE AFTER ARCADIA COLLISION AND LOOTING

Incident Report: Motor Vehicle Accident
Date: 16 May 2026
Location: Intersection of Pretorius Street and Eastwood Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

Shortly after 08:10 on Saturday, 16 May 2026, multiple emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies, security companies, and towing services were dispatched to the intersection of Pretorius Street and Eastwood Street in Arcadia, Pretoria, following a motor vehicle accident involving a South African Breweries (SAB) truck and a Toyota Prado.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is attending to the matter.

Two patients were assessed and treated on scene by attending emergency medical personnel. One patient, a minor, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility for further care. A second patient sustained minor injuries and was also transported to hospital.

Following the accident, members of the public began looting alcohol from the SAB truck. Additional resources were called to the scene to assist with crowd management and to prevent the continuation of looting. Law enforcement agencies and private security companies worked in collaboration to restore order and secure the area.

The following units and roleplayers attended and rendered assistance at the scene:

▪️Sunnyside SAPS
▪️Highway Patrol
▪️Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD)
▪️Proshield Security
▪️Axon Security
▪️SRU Security
▪️Tactical Edge Security
▪️Fidelity STT
▪️ER24
▪️Netcare 911
▪️Emer-G-Med
▪️Funcure
▪️Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
▪️Tshwane Emergency Services Department
▪️Old East Safety Forum
▪️Precision Towing
▪️Rieks Towing
▪️First Help Towing

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

16/05/2026

15/05/2026
PEDESTRIAN VEHICLE ACCIDENT!

Just before 20:00 the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit received a call for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle at high speed on the R21 highway close to the N1 interchange. On arrival with members from Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services, one patient was found in the fast lane, on assessment the patient was found with extensive injuries and was declared deceased on arrival.

The scene was handed over to SAPS to investigate. We send our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

Thank you to Old East Safety Forum and TMPD for ensuring the scene was safe for our teams.

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28/04/2026

Incident Report: Pedestrian Vehicle Accident
Date: 28 April 2026
Location: Menlo Park

Shortly after 18:00 this evening, a pedestrian vehicle accident occurred in which a single male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene.

Members of the Old East Safety Forum responded and assisted with scene safety while the patient was assessed on scene by practitioners from PVES. The patient was thereafter transported by Gauteng Emergency Medical Services for further medical care.

Our thoughts are with the patient and his family, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.

We extend our sincere thanks to all role-players who responded and assisted at the scene:

- CSI Security
- Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
- Interactive Security
- Old East Safety Forum
- Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services
- South African Police Service
- Tactical Edge Security

22/04/2026

Incident Report: Motor Vehicle Accident
Date: 22 April 2026
Location: Francis Baard Street & N4, Koedoespoort

At approximately 06:20 this morning, a serious motor vehicle accident took place on the N4 East bridge, just past the Francis Baard Street onramp.

A taxi suffered a burst front tyre, causing the driver to lose control and collide with the side of the bridge. Tragically, the driver sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene. The incident also resulted in significant traffic congestion during the morning peak hour.

Members of the South African Police Service, including the SAPS Tshwane Accident Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct the necessary investigation. Volunteers from the Old East Safety Forum assisted with scene safety and traffic management throughout, and helped clear debris once the investigation had been concluded.

Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.

We urge all motorists to remain vigilant on our roads, maintain safe following distances, and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before setting out.

18/04/2026

Incident Report – Possible Cloned Vehicle Intercepted
Atterbury Value Mart
Date: 18 April 2026

Following the sighting of a suspicious vehicle suspected to be cloned in the Hazelwood area, members tracked and followed the vehicle until it came to a stop at Atterbury Value Mart. Upon interception, the vehicle underwent a thorough verification process to confirm its identity with the consent of its owner.

The vehicle particulars as displayed on the licence disc were confirmed, and a datadot verification was conducted, which returned a positive match. Following these checks, it was established that the vehicle was not, in fact, cloned but that the dealership had fitted the vehicle with incorrect number plates at the time of sale.

The owner was made aware of this discrepancy on scene and promptly contacted the dealership, who confirmed the error and undertook to refit the correct number plates in short order.

The incident concluded with confirmation that the vehicle was not cloned, and the issue of mismatched number plates was promptly resolved by the dealership on-site.

Parties Involved:

▪️ CSI Security
▪️ Interactive Security
▪️ Hatfield CID
▪️ Old East Safety Forum
▪️ Proshield Security
▪️ South African Police Service
▪️ Vumacam

17/04/2026

Incident Report: Single Motor Vehicle Accident
Date: 17 April 2026

Members of the Old East Safety Forum responded to a motor vehicle accident in which a female driver lost control of her vehicle, resulting in a collision with a electricity pole.

Members arrived promptly at the scene and immediately established scene safety to ensure the welfare of the patient and the safety of other road users in the area.

The patient was assessed on scene by our doctor, who conducted a thorough evaluation of her condition following the impact. After assessment, it was determined that the patient did not require transportation to a medical facility and she was cleared on scene.

We extend our thanks to all who assisted at the scene:

• Old East Safety Forum
• FirstHelp

13/04/2026

Incident Report – Stolen Vehicle Recoveries
Menlo Park & Brooklyn Areas
Date: 11 April 2026

On Saturday, two stolen vehicles were recovered across the Brooklyn, Menlo Park, Lynnwood, and Menlyn areas. The result of security companies, police, and community forums working together and moving fast.

Incident 1: Toyota Corolla Cross – Brooklyn / Lynnwood
On Saturday evening, a Toyota Corolla Cross was reported stolen in Brooklyn. Following a request for assistance, the Old East Safety Forum and nearby members responded swiftly and located the vehicle shortly after the initial report.

A pursuit followed as the suspects attempted to evade capture. The chase concluded in Lynnwood, where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Thanks to the rapid coordination and determination of the response teams, the vehicle was recovered fully intact.

Incident 2: Toyota Hilux – Menlo Park / Menlyn
Separately, a Toyota Hilux was stolen in the Menlo Park area during the same period. Using vehicle-tracking technology, Cartrack pinpointed the vehicle's location in close coordination with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The combined effort led to the discovery of the abandoned Hilux in the Menlyn area, where it was successfully recovered. The swift collaboration between Cartrack and SAPS ensured the vehicle was located before it could be moved further or stripped.

The success of both recoveries shows that an effective response comes from working together. By prioritising rapid communication and seamless coordination, we move from being individual entities to a single, synchronised network. The Old East Safety Forum remains dedicated to fostering this environment of total cooperation, as only by working together can we truly secure our community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all organisations whose efforts contributed to these successful recoveries:

▪ Alpha Security Forum

▪ Anubis Protection Services

▪ Axon Security Group

▪ Beineke Consulting & Operations Estate Management

▪ Cartrack

▪ CSI Security

▪ Fidelity ADT

▪ Fidelity SecureDrive

▪ Hatfield CID

▪ Interactive Security

▪ Old East Safety Forum

▪ Proshield Security

▪ South African Police Service (Brooklyn, Diplomatic, Lyttleton)

▪ Tactical Edge Security

13/04/2026

Incident Report – Sought Vehicle Apprehended
Location: Die Wilgers – N4 – Sinoville
Date: 11 April 2026

Whilst conducting patrols in the Die Wilgers area, members from the Old East Safety Forum spotted a vehicle sought in connection with a cell phone theft reported under Brooklyn CAS 588/3/2026. The vehicle was located outside a nightclub in the area. Backup was immediately called in and, upon members approaching and confronting the driver, the suspect accelerated and fled the scene at speed.

A pursuit ensued onto the N4 freeway in an easterly direction. The suspect vehicle, travelling at high speed, managed to evade members as it headed into the Mamelodi area and the chase was called off. However, monitoring of the suspect vehicle continued, and members remained on high alert.

Shortly thereafter, the suspect vehicle triggered again as it entered the Sinoville area. Members from Proshield Security, already on standby and ready to intercept, immediately took up the pursuit. Through skilled tactical manoeuvres and the professional conduct of Proshield Security’s reaction officers, the suspect vehicle was successfully pulled over and brought to a stop.

The driver of the vehicle, upon being stopped, abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into nearby bushes, evading immediate capture. The vehicle was secured at the scene.

The scene and the recovered vehicle were handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further processing. An investigation is currently underway to locate and apprehend the driver, and to formally link him to the positive case of cell phone theft registered under Brooklyn CAS 588/3/2026.

Public Advisory

The Old East Safety Forum urges the public to make use of legitimate and verified forms of ride-sharing services and to exercise extreme caution when using this mode of transport. Criminals are actively targeting victims who rely on these services, and members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant, verify their driver and vehicle details before entering any vehicle, and report suspicious activity immediately to their local security or law enforcement.

We extend our sincere thanks to all role-players whose vigilance, dedication, and professionalism made this outcome possible:

▪ CSI Security

▪ Old East Safety Forum

▪ Proshield Security

▪ South African Police Service

10/04/2026

Incident Report - Atterbury Road and Mackenzie Street, Menlo Park
Date: 11 April 2026

On Saturday morning, the Old East Safety Forum responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Atterbury Road and Mackenzie Street, Menlo Park.

Upon arrival, our members assessed the patients involved and found that no one was harmed. One driver was arrested by the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) for allegedly driving under the influence.

We extend our sincere thanks to all our partners who assisted:

▪️Axon Security
▪️Brooklyn CPF
▪️Brooklyn SAPS
▪️CSI Security
▪️FirstHelp
▪️Tactical Edge Security
▪️TMPD

08/04/2026