The pandemic has certainly taken its toll on the world; and in a city like Cape Town that thrives on tourism, outdoor activities and socialising, we have certainly felt it
SAA has resumed its flights after the airline had been in voluntary business rescue for more than a year. Flights resumed this morning on the Johannesburg-Cape Town route. The airline
The environmental-rights group, The Green Connection has criticized NERSA’s decision to grant Karpowership SA three power-generation licences. The group’s Strategic Lead, Liziwe McDaid says the operations of Karpowership SA along
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As we head into a long weekend a lot of us will be around a fire. Some will choose to light up the coals to cook a steak and chops,
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde wants the province to be moved to Alert Level 1 of lockdown restrictions. Winde has previously advocated that provinces be able to set their own
Franschhoek has set its sites on becoming the first town in South Africa to reach herd immunity against Covid-19. The Franschhoek Wine Valley depends on tourism and has been hard
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged political leaders to encourage their supporters to get vaccinated. The President says that the more people are vaccinated, the less chances of the upcoming 1
Data of cases diagnosed with COVID-19 in those over 60 years during the week of 14 – 20 August when the Western Cape was in its peak of the third
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says there is light at the end of the tunnel, for South Africa, in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic. Phaahla says even though the third
The Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla says 17 million more South Africans need to be vaccinated to reach the country’s 70% herd immunity target by December. Phaahla says at least
63 African penguins from the Boulders penguin colony died this week, presumably after they were attacked by a swarm of bees. SANParks says the post-mortems show that all the penguins
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The Smile Breakfast team had an interesting week. As Bailey continues in her new role on breakfast we keep learning new things about her. It all started when she told
The Western Cape Health Department says it still needs to vaccinate a further more than 3-million residents to achieve the province’s herd immunity target of 70%. Chief of Operations, Dr
The Western Cape Health Department says it has, to date, managed to vaccinate more than 66% of the province’s pensioners. The Department’s Chief of Operations, Dr Saadiq Kariem said around
The Department of Basic Education has dispelled rumours that matric pupils will be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19, as their final exams approach. DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said eligible
The World Health Organization says it hopes to, by February of next year, deliver at least 30% of the required doses of covid-19 vaccines to the African continent. WHO director
Well-known Newlands ice-cream vendor Boeta Cassiem has died. Cassiem sold ice cream Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums for the last 55 years, but was forced into ‘early retirement’ due to
Canada reaches out 109 firefighters from South Africa, who were recently deployed to Canada to help fight fires, are safely back home. They work for the Department of Environments’ Working
AU special envoy for Covid-19, Strive Masiyiwa says global partners and sponsors have promised to, as soon as possible, deliver at least 50% of the required doses of covid-19 needed
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says discussions, on whether and when the country would go ahead with the introduction of a vaccine passport, is ongoing. Gungubele says the aim
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing a lunch-hour outdoor concert, Concert of Gratitude, at Groote Schuur Hospital to show recognition and appreciation for all frontline healthcare workers. The
Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida is on a whistlestop tour around the country to promote her new children’s book. Shudu Finds Her Magic is aimed at children aged between four
Capetonians and visitors to the city are encouraged to remember those they have lost due to covid-19, by visiting Remembrance Gardens, to honour them. Recently, the City’s Recreation and Parks
