The Western Cape has recorded 21 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 055. As of 1pm this afternoon (Mon 22 Feb), the Western Cape had 4 637 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 274 046 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 258 354 recoveries.

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Education Minister Angie Motshekga has announced the 2020 Matric pass rate is 76.2% – it is, however, a drop of 5.1 percentage points. She said she expected a “blood bath” in the results, but commended the class year. She says 76% of boys had passed, vs 75% of girls. Motshekga says more girls received Bachelor’s Passes.
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