The Western Cape Health Department said that its health platform was stabilising as it saw a consistent decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations. Meanwhile the Western Cape has recorded 12 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 399.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded social grant beneficiaries that a fourth payment day has been introduced for recipients who have...

‘One voucher changed my life’: Former homeless Capetonian backs new digital giving campaign

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A rainy day, a warm meal, and a single voucher changed the course of Dylon Jordaan's life. After spending 12 years trapped in addiction and...

A Warm Place to Call Home: Mandela Day Changes Lives for Khayelitsha Dogs

Smile Staff Reporter - 8 July 2026

For many dogs in Khayelitsha, this Mandela Day will mean more than just another winter's day. It will mean a warm, safe place to...

The Western Cape Health Department said that its health platform was stabilising as it saw a consistent decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations. Meanwhile the Western Cape has recorded 12 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 399.

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