Whilst the Western Cape is weeks ahead of the rest of the country in terms of surges in cases, the worst is still to come.
One projection shows that as many as 9 300 people in the province could die from COVID-19 in the next six months.
As the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Cape becomes clearer, some confusion around what will happen on June 1 remains.
The latest COVID-19 stats for the country show the Western Cape accounted for 11 262 of the country’s total 18 003 cases, which is more than 60%, and the same is true for the death toll.
Six more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in South Africa, including one in Cape Town.
It’s the first week of school and thousands of learners are still waiting to be placed in high schools across the country. Don’t let your child get left behind.
Sometimes it pays to skip the busiest months, which was certainly the case with this international travel journalist.
Entities in the hospitality industry have called on government to regulate Airbnb, while others disagree with the proposed regulations.
Four highway projects in South Africa have been left unfinished, after two construction companies went bust. That includes the road out near Caledon.
As we get ready to vote in May, let’s take a look at what the 2014 results might say about the outcome of the 2019 elections.
The Western Cape is well known for its beautiful coastlines, breathtaking mountains and sporting events, but not many people know that it is also home to some fantastic casinos.
If the Western Cape seceded from the rest of South Africa, and created the Cape Rand, would it benefit financially?
The Western Cape has been under DA governance for a while now, but the latest poll numbers show that they should take nothing for granted.
Just a day before Eid, two people have been killed and others injured in a brutal knife attack at a mosque early this morning.
As corruption continues to rears its ugly head at the very top of SA’s political food chain, there’s some suspicious activity going on at a provincial level, too.
WC ‘day zero’ water plan kicks in. iPhone 8 launch date. Global banks create digital currency. Texas flood piano man goes viral. Bourdain’s book too hot for Twitter. Dirty Dancing today. Online dating is a farce. Kardashian something.
It’s official: schools in the Western Cape will be closed tomorrow. Wee rate that means businesses should be, too.
Today, the Supreme Court of Appeal made a pretty important decision on whether Sanral could build tolls on the N1 and N2. Here’s the lowdown.
The Western Cape government is attempting to curb the province’s alcohol consumption, doing so by putting in place some potentially unpopular policies.
Down here we often joke about the Cape becoming its own republic, and one political party are dead serious about making it happen.
It has been three months since three fast food franchise employees were shot dead, yet no one is stepping up to claim responsibility.
The conversation around the Western Cape breaking away from SA has always been a little tongue-in-cheek. Now these guys are taking it to the ballot box.
The first snow of the season has hit the Cape’s mountains and it can only mean that we’re in for a cold one.
The airport in George has just become the first on the African continent to be green – all with the help of a few million and some sun.
In a desperate bid to try and secure ANC votes before the Western Cape’s local elections Jacob Zuma called in all the stops. Talk about dirty hands.
Check out various clips of the situation at UWC yesterday, where, after noon, things got a little out of hand.
If you happen to live down here in the Cape (or visit for that matter) you’ll know things often run rather smoothly. Bad news for the ANC it would seem.
Summer in South Africa is a lovely time of year, although as half of the world’s population descends on Cape Town it pays to get out of town now and again.
Planning a family getaway can be a daunting experience, although if you look around there are spots that tick every box you’re after.
Prince Albert is one of those towns that sit in the middle of the country and is packed with historical value. And sometimes, if you dig a little deeper, you may find a real gem or two.