The Western Cape has recorded 146 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 7-thousand 336. Currently the Western Cape has 41-thousand 538 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 218-thousand 836 confirmed Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile 79 new healthcare workers started work in various facilities across the metro today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension, pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against him. Ramaphosa made the announcement...

First “Inner City Street Feast” to be held at Thibault Square

Smile Staff Reporter - 23 April 2026

Cape Town’s Inner City will come alive at lunchtime on Friday, 24 April, when The Mission for Inner City Cape Town hosts its first...

Constitutional Court rules SAHRC directives are not legally binding

Smile Staff Reporter - 22 April 2026

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not...

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