The Western Cape has recorded 11 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 369. As of one o'clock this afternoon (Tues 16 March) the Western Cape had 2 531 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 277 710 confirmed Covid-19 cases.

Eskom says illegal electricity connections, theft and vandalism are slowing efforts to restore power to customers across parts of the Cape Metropole, particularly in...

Children Among 12 Killed in Bus Crash

Smile Staff Reporter - 31 July 2026

Authorities have launched an investigation after a bus travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg overturned near Trompsburg in the Free State, killing 12 people,...

Members of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide appointed

Smile Staff Reporter - 31 July 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide for a period of three years. This is...

The Western Cape has recorded 11 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 369. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Tues 16 March) the Western Cape had 2 531 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 277 710 confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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