South Africa has recorded another 555 new Covid-19 related deaths, over the latest 24 hour monitoring period, taking the death toll to over 72 900.Published on4 August 2021By Merentia Van Der VentFacebookTwitterWhatsApp At the same time, 8 988 new infections were also recorded, with the positivity rate at 19.8%.Merentia Van Der VentMerentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.LatestEskom raises concerns over Delft infrastructure theft and vandalismPeet Viljoen stays behind bars following fraud, corruption arrestHome Affairs process immigration matters involving MalawiansCity warns against sharing unverified food safety-related complaints onlineTwo suspects arrested for drugs worth R3 million in KuilsriverLatest articles30 June Protests: Security preparations costing the country R600 million 23 June 2026 Third ward politician killed, as SALGA’s fears grow over political violence 23 June 2026 Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested with Dagga and Cash 22 June 2026 The murder of an off-duty police officer is a big loss for SAPS 22 June 2026 Previous articleA Table View High School pupil has been suspended and 3 others face a disciplinary hearing after a fight over a packet of chips.Next articleThe Western Cape is approaching the peak of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and although the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths is increasing, it is at a slower rate.The murder of an off-duty police officer is a big loss for SAPS Merentia Van Der Vent - 22 June 2026 The murder of an off-duty police officer is a big loss for SAPS. So says the Provincial Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Anroux...A man, who allegedly raped, trafficked and threatened to post naked photos of his victim on Facebook to return to court Merentia Van Der Vent - 19 June 2026 A man, who allegedly raped, trafficked and threatened to post naked photos of his teenage victim on Facebook, will return to court next week....Skateboarders to descend on Cape Town this weekend Merentia Van Der Vent - 18 June 2026 Many skateboarders are expected to descend on Cape Town this weekend. This is, as Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026, will then be held....