Premier Alan Winde says the lessons learnt from the first and second wave have helped the Western Cape suppress the severity of the third wave.

He says the province is now slowly passing the peak of the third wave.

Winde says the province’s healthcare-sector had been sufficiently prepared to receive and treat patients.

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1/2 During my digital press conference today, it was explained that we are continuing to see a slow and gradual decline in our third wave.

Full statement: https://t.co/ln5irrGpTI pic.twitter.com/8PwgfhbUW7

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 26, 2021

Over 1.84 billion people worldwide have been safely vaccinated. I encourage everyone to get their vaccinations so that we can save lives and create the jobs we need to recover. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/Fxtnjort78

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 26, 2021