The Western Cape has recorded 13 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 197. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Tues 2 March), the province had 3 482 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 275 465 confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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The Western Cape government has spent over R1.9 billion to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. That has been revealed in the eighth edition of the provincial Treasury’s procurement disclosure report. From April to January, the provincial department’s total COVID-19 expenditure was R1.9 million while public entities spent R3 million.
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More than 7 000 pupils in the Western Cape are still awaiting placement in schools. The provincial education department says the numbers have decreased from more than 13 000 at the beginning of the year. The WCED says the main cause of the backlog is the growth in population in certain communities and late applications.

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