South Africa has recorded 2 967 new covid-19 cases, in the latest monitoring period, which represents a 7% positivity rate.Published on23 September 2021By Merentia Van Der VentFacebookTwitterWhatsApp A further 124 deaths have been reported, taking total deaths to 86 500.Merentia Van Der VentMerentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.LatestOne death confirmed due to in Garden Route adverse weatherWC Police on high alert amid protests against foreign nationalsCity sees 99 drunk driving arrests over month-end periodUPDATE: Teen arrested after learner protest over foreign nationals in KraaifonteinRamaphosa lodges formal application to review Phala Phala reportLatest articlesOne death confirmed due to in Garden Route adverse weather 5 June 2026 Extra Operating Days Introduced for SASSA Card Replacement Drive 5 June 2026 National Blood Donor Month is here! 5 June 2026 [LISTEN] In conversation with Leleti Khumalo about the new release of Sarafina! 5 June 2026 Previous articleWestern Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for the further easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and the end of the National State of Disaster.Next articleThe University of Cape Town Senate has voted on a proposed policy to make vaccines mandatory from next year, with a majority finding in favour of such a move.National Blood Donor Month is here! Merentia Van Der Vent - 5 June 2026 National Blood Donor Month is here, and your help is being sought to donate blood, which can save lives. The Western Cape Blood Service...Two alleged extortionists nabbed in Cape Town Merentia Van Der Vent - 4 June 2026 Two alleged extortionists have been nabbed in Cape Town in separate incidents. Western Cape SAPS says the suspects were taken into custody in the...An urgent call for you to donate blood Merentia Van Der Vent - 27 May 2026 There's an urgent call for people to donate blood. The Western Cape Blood Service says currently, its O-negative blood stocks have dropped to just...