As of 13h00 today, the Western Cape has recorded a further 237 new covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections to 101 433. To date, 3 665 Western Cape residents died due to covid-19-related complications (an increase of 24 fatalities since yesterday's daily update).

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Smile Staff Reporter - 20 April 2026

US President Donald Trump has once again falsely described attacks on white farmers in South Africa as “genocide” during a rally in Phoenix. Speaking at...

As of 13h00 today, the Western Cape has recorded a further 237 new covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections to 101 433. To date, 3 665 Western Cape residents died due to covid-19-related complications (an increase of 24 fatalities since yesterday’s daily update).

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