Western Cape Covid-19 death toll increases to 17,760 Published on 25 August 2021 By Smile Staff Reporter FacebookXWhatsApp 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 Reporter Latest10th foreign national arrested for attempt to fight in the Russia-Ukraine warSANDF defends Western Cape crime fighting deploymentFive gang members arrested after teacher shot in Hanover ParkFidelity workers involved in Cape Town CIT robberyWATCH: Police deployments following Guy Fawkes attacks Latest articles Police probe 4-year-old’s death in Saldanha Bay 12 November 2026 WATCH: 12-year-old braves icy Atlantic waters to raise funds for animals 12 November 2026 10th foreign national arrested for attempt to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war 12 November 2026 Another accolade for Cape Town as it ranks among the world’s most desirable cities 12 November 2026 Previous article[Breaking]: Judicial Service Commission votes to impeach Western Cape Judge President John HlopheNext articleHealth Department focusing on increasing Covid-19 vaccine demand WATCH: 12-year-old braves icy Atlantic waters to raise funds for animals Smile Staff Reporter - 12 November 2026 At just 12 years old, Eva Capri has already made waves, quite literally, after completing one of Cape Town’s most iconic open-water swims, all...Skeur Hom Dance Battle opens pathways for Cape Flats talent Smile Staff Reporter - 12 November 2026 The energy, creativity, and talent of Mitchells Plain recently took centre stage, as 18 finalists battled for a share of R10,000 in prize money...Cape Town urged to turn down the taps as summer heats up Smile Staff Reporter - 11 November 2026 With summer hot on our heels, the City of Cape Town is urging residents to use water sparingly without letting water-saving efforts put a...