As of one o'clock this afternoon (Thurs 8 Apr) the Western Cape had 2 195 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 281-thousand 024 confirmed Covid-19 cases. A total of 52-thousand 202 out of the 53-thousand 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered.

A South African biotechnology breakthrough could help make lab-grown meat more affordable and accessible. Lab-grown meat is considered the future of food because it offers...

Tributes pour in after sudden passing of Johnny Davids

Smile Staff Reporter - 17 April 2026

The Afrikaans lifestyle channel VIA (DStv channel 147) has paid tribute to television personality Johnny Davids, who passed away suddenly on Thursday morning at...

SASSA Moves to End ‘Unlawful’ Queue Selling Practice

Smile Staff Reporter - 16 April 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has intensified its warning against the illegal sale of queue positions at its offices, vowing a crackdown...

As of one o’clock this afternoon (Thurs 8 Apr) the Western Cape had 2 195 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 281-thousand 024 confirmed Covid-19 cases. A total of 52-thousand 202 out of the 53-thousand 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered.

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