A new coronavirus variant, similar to the South African variant, has been found in New York in America. Researchers say the variant, known as B.1.526, was first observed in New York in November of last year. The new variant now accounts for 12-percent of all cases recorded in the city.

Cape Town’s dam levels have surged by almost 19 percentage points in just one week following widespread heavy rainfall across the Western Cape. According to...

Urgent appeal for flood donations, NPO’s stretched thin

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist,...

Springboks gearing up for next challenge with second Bok alignment camp

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next...

A new coronavirus variant, similar to the South African variant, has been found in New York in America. Researchers say the variant, known as B.1.526, was first observed in New York in November of last year. The new variant now accounts for 12-percent of all cases recorded in the city.

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