Western Cape Covid-19 death toll increases to 17,760Published on25 August 2021By Smile Staff ReporterFacebookTwitterWhatsApp The Western Cape Covid-19 death toll has risen by a further 115 deaths since yesterday afternoon, now standing at 17,760. More than 3,700 residents are currently in hospital with covid-complications (707 in ICU).Smile Staff ReporterLatestHome Affairs sees drop in South Africa’s refugee appeals backlogNICD sees increase in measles cases, Western Cape ranked 2nd nationallyUPDATE: 5 people dead following fatal N2 accident near HeidelbergFive arrested after attempted business robbery in StellenboschArrests following suspected gang-related shooting in BonteheuwelLatest articlesFootball fraternity in shock after Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams dies 11 July 2026 South Africa is mourning the loss of two young sports stars 11 July 2026 UK murder suspect, accused of killing own family, arrested in Johannesburg 11 July 2026 Home Affairs sees drop in South Africa’s refugee appeals backlog 10 July 2026 Previous article[Breaking]: Judicial Service Commission votes to impeach Western Cape Judge President John HlopheNext articleHealth Department focusing on increasing Covid-19 vaccine demandFootball fraternity in shock after Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams dies Smile Staff Reporter - 11 July 2026 Tributes continue to pour in following the sudden death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who died at the age of...South Africa is mourning the loss of two young sports stars Smile Staff Reporter - 11 July 2026 South Africa is mourning the loss of two promising young athletes following the deaths of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and...SAPS Dismisses Claims That Children Were Shot in Samora Machel Smile Staff Reporter - 10 July 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that it has no record of any children that were shot at or close to a...