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YIKES! Second police van overturns on Stellenbosch Arterial
ZA🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

YIKES! Second police van overturns on Stellenbosch Arterial

A second South African Police Service (SAPS) van overturned on the Stellenbosch Arterial, marking the second such incident in less than a month. The accident occurred on Monday at around 11:30 am at the intersection of Stellenbosch Arterial and Symphony Way, resulting in two SAPS officers sustaining minor injuries and being hospitalized. Police confirmed the incident as reckless and negligent driving, with investigations ongoing. This follows a similar incident on June 24, 2026, which also took place on the same road but in a different location. Independent media outlet Cape Argus sought clarification from police regarding the cause of the accident and the presence of a vehicle assigned to Grassy Park on the opposite side of the city.

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YIKES! Second police van overturns on Stellenbosch Arterial

A second South African Police Service (SAPS) van overturned on the Stellenbosch Arterial, marking the second such incident in less than a month. The accident occurred on Monday at around 11:30 am at the intersection of Stellenbosch Arterial and Symphony Way, resulting in two SAPS officers sustaining minor injuries and being hospitalized. Police confirmed the incident as reckless and negligent driving, with investigations ongoing. This follows a similar incident on June 24, 2026, which also took place on the same road but in a different location. Independent media outlet Cape Argus sought clarification from police regarding the cause of the accident and the presence of a vehicle assigned to Grassy Park on the opposite side of the city.

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