South Africa has recorded another 555 new Covid-19 related deaths, over the latest 24 hour monitoring period, taking the death toll to over 72 900. Published on 4 August 2021 By Merentia Van Der Vent FacebookXWhatsApp At the same time, 8 988 new infections were also recorded, with the positivity rate at 19.8%. 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. LatestLocal Gov, CODETA & SANTACO meet to discuss ongoing taxi violenceCity says taxi violence stem from Delft, Khayelitsha and Somerset West routesWoman dies weeks after Jakes Gerwel smash-and-grab attackCity libraries provide study spaces for matriculantsAlleged gang members arrested with 8 new guns in Ottery Latest articles Local Gov, CODETA & SANTACO meet to discuss ongoing taxi violence 29 October 2026 R300 shooting: Two wounded as taxi tensions continue on Cape Flats 29 October 2026 Agricultural trade surplus increases as SA expands into new markets 29 October 2026 The ultimate status symbols in school 29 October 2026 Previous articleA Table View High School pupil has been suspended and 3 others face a disciplinary hearing after a fight over a packet of chips.Next articleThe Western Cape is approaching the peak of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and although the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths is increasing, it is at a slower rate. Woman sentenced for keeping reptiles in Woodstock Merentia Van Der Vent - 27 October 2026 A woman from Woodstock has been sentenced to a fine of R250 000 or four years’ imprisonment for acquiring, possessing and keeping 145 reptiles...Free public concert on Greenmarket Square next month Merentia Van Der Vent - 27 October 2026 Capetonians can look forward to a free public concert on Greenmarket Square next month. The concert takes place on Thursday 5 November to mark...Drugs of more than R200 million confiscated at ORTIA Merentia Van Der Vent - 26 October 2026 Drugs of more than R200 million have been confiscated at ORTIA. The National SAPS office says police officers, along with SARS and the BMA...