The country has recorded 592 new cases of covid-19, in the last 24-hour reporting period, which represents a 2.1% positivity rate.Published on13 October 2021By Merentia Van Der VentFacebookTwitterWhatsApp An additional 83 deaths were confirmed. The recovery rate has increased to 96%.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.LatestWoman and child killed in crash involving Health Minister’s state vehicleCity warns of delays in refuse collection services34 arrests linked to murder and illegal immigration in VygieskraalTwo cold fronts set to hit Cape Town this weekendWestern Cape schools damaged due to adverse weatherLatest articlesFloodwaters Leave Communities Cut Off, Multiple Rescue Operations Underway 13 May 2026 Jason’s story: a 14 year old ready to ride again 13 May 2026 Police Investigate Brutal Attack in Atlantis That Left One Woman Dead and Another Seriously Injured 13 May 2026 WATCH: ActionSA files case against Ramaphosa as Parliament starts impeachment process 13 May 2026 Previous articleMatriculants urged to make use of Mental Health support services as they prepare for their examsNext articleThe National Health Department says E171 – a common artificial colouring additive – does not pose a health risk for consumers and its use will not be banned in South Africa, for now.The inclement weather has helped to fill our dams Merentia Van Der Vent - 13 May 2026 The inclement weather has helped to fill our dams. The recent storms that lashed parts of the Western Cape over the past few days...Donation drop-off points are now open Merentia Van Der Vent - 12 May 2026 Donation drop-off points are now open in Cape Town. The City of Cape Town has made some of its fire stations available for this....Traders are smiling in Masiphumelele Merentia Van Der Vent - 8 May 2026 Traders are smiling in Masiphumelele. This follows the opening of a major new informal trading hub in the area. The Mayor of Cape Town,...