Western Cape Covid-19 death toll increases to 17,760Published on25 August 2021By Smile Staff ReporterFacebookXWhatsApp The Western Cape Covid-19 death toll has risen by a further 115 deaths since yesterday afternoon, now standing at 17,760. More than 3,700 residents are currently in hospital with covid-complications (707 in ICU).Smile Staff ReporterLatestHawks arrest third suspect in Gugulethu attempted CIT robberyElderly couple arrested in Melkbosstrand for trying to “buy a child”More charges against Malmesbury minor accused of sexual exploitation; psychiatric evaluationCity to oppose appeal over Woodstock, Salt River land evictionsSAPS seeks more victims of serial Muizenberg rapist and robberLatest articlesHawks arrest third suspect in Gugulethu attempted CIT robbery 21 August 2026 Specialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment handed over 21 August 2026 Elderly couple arrested in Melkbosstrand for trying to “buy a child” 21 August 2026 Higher Education Minister Intervenes at CPUT 21 August 2026 Previous article[Breaking]: Judicial Service Commission votes to impeach Western Cape Judge President John HlopheNext articleHealth Department focusing on increasing Covid-19 vaccine demandSpecialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment handed over Smile Staff Reporter - 21 August 2026 The Western Cape Government has handed over specialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment to the Cape Winelands District Municipality. This is as part of its...Team on board S.A. Agulhas II arrive safely at Marion Island Smile Staff Reporter - 21 August 2026 The team on board S.A. Agulhas II have arrived safely at Marion Island. The M83 team arrived earlier this month. They are ready to...Major review finds vaping leads to poorer respiratory health among children Smile Staff Reporter - 21 August 2026 A major review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has found consistent evidence linking vaping among children and young people to...