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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Three-year-old boy airlifted after Sheffield accident
A three-year-old boy from the Taffeni informal settlement in Sheffield had to be airlifted after being hit by a car on the P228 this morning. According to IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick, paramedics arrived to find the toddler in a critical condition and the decision was made to call an AMS helicopter. The boy was rushed to a suitable trauma facility. The P228 is the road which runs between Salt Rock Road and the Tinley Manor link road. In November last year, a motorbike delivery driver was killed in an accident on a similar stretch of the road as this morning's accident. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
KZN community saves newborn dumped in pit toilet
The North Coast Courier Less than a minute Community members in Sundumbili, KZN, rescued a baby boy after hearing him crying in a pit latrine yesterday morning. According to The North Coast Courier, the reportedly newborn baby had been dumped earlier in the morning and likely would have died were it not for the intervention of passers-by. Jabu, a member of the Sundumbili community, inland of Mandeni, heard the cries when she walked past the pit latrine and called for help. With other community members, she was able to recover the boy and keep him safe until emergency services arrived. 'IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics assessed the baby boy, who was in relatively good health,' says IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick. 'He has been transported to Sundumbili Clinic for further care.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Newborn baby boy rescued from Sundumbili pit latrine
Sundumbili community members rescued a baby boy after hearing him crying in a pit latrine this morning. The reportedly newborn baby had been dumped earlier in the morning and likely would have died were it not for the intervention of passers-by. Jabu, a member of the Sundumbili community, inland of Mandeni, heard the cries when she walked past the pit latrine and called for help. Together with other community members, she was able to recover the boy and keep him safe until emergency services arrived. 'IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics assessed the baby boy, who was in relatively good health,' said IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick. 'He has been transported to Sundumbili Clinic for further care.' Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
11-07-2025
- Health
- News24
Newborn baby rescued after being found in pit latrine in KZN
A newborn baby was rescued on Friday morning after being found in a pit latrine in Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal. IPSS Medical Rescue and IPSS Search and Rescue responded to the area following reports that a baby had been dumped. IPSS Medical Rescue's Samantha Meyrick said: 'Concerned community members heard the cries, and were quick to react, rescuing the baby boy. 'He had been treated on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue and has been transported to Sundumbili Clinic in a stable condition.' Meyrick thanked the community for rescuing the baby and caring for him until emergency services arrived. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the child is still being processed at a medical facility and a case will be registered in due course.
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car crash claims three, forces temporary N2 closure at Amatikulu
A major crash between a car and tanker on the N2 near the Amatikulu River claimed the lives of three women this morning. Two men were also injured in the accident, while the highway was closed in both directions to allow for safe clean-up of the tanker, which was carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) The accident happened at around 11am, killing three women aged 15 to 65 and leaving one man trapped. Members of IPSS Search and Rescue and the Mandeni Fire Department were able to free the man and take him to hospital, alongside another man who was not as seriously injured. Teams worked under immense pressure once they discovered the tanker's cargo. 'The area was immediately declared unsafe due to the risk posed by the LPG tanker,' said IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick. 'Only essential personnel remained at the scene, and the N2 was closed.' The highway has remained closed since, with 6.45pm this evening (June 28) being reported as the latest estimate for reopening. Northbound traffic is being diverted at the Mandeni offramp and southbound traffic at Dokodweni. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and make use of alternative routes. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
