4 Nyanga families left devastated by deaths of children in sinkhole collapse
Following an extensive operation, the bodies of Axolile Mabangula, Nqabayethu Mlaza, Azola Quweni and Iva Kalikopu were recovered.
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4 families mourn the death of young boys who fell in hole near Borcherds Quarry
On Monday afternoon, the boys were playing and dug a hole in the sand.
All conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 and 5G are false, say scientists
Over the past year, there were numerous myths linking 5G to the outbreak of COVID-19.
WC to continue COVID-19 vaccine rollout planning despite AstraZeneca snag
On Monday, MEC for Health, Nomafrench Mbombo met and engaged with traditional health practitioners from Klipfontein at Lentegeur Hospital to share information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
No scientific evidence to prove 5G mutates coronavirus, scientists reiterate
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has on Monday held a briefing to unpack the technology as well as address concerns around whether 5G presents a health risk.
Overhills residents in Kleinmond threaten protests over lack of electricity
More than 600 residents have been urging local government to provide basic services such as electricity.
WC govt confident systems in place and ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The vaccines will be rolled out in three separate phases and will start with healthcare workers.
WC govt to rollout COVID-19 vaccine programme by no later than 15 Feb
The province will receive 35,000 doses for the public sector and 58,000 for the private sector.
Health MEC Mbombo assesses WC's readiness to distribute COVID vaccines
MEC Nomafrench Mbombo is visiting the Cape Medical Depot on Thursday to assess the state of readiness to store and distribute vaccines.
Cosatu gives Golden Arrow a week to provide plan to deal with crime on buses
Over the past few weeks, there have been several robberies on Golden Arrow buses.
Cele condemns Sassa water cannon incident, says that approach is for riots
Public Order Police members were deployed to manage a crowd at the Bellville Sassa offices last month using a water cannon on elderly and disabled recipients.
WC Health Dept says all logistics in place to start COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The department said that 105,000 healthcare workers in public, private and civil society settings were identified to be vaccinated.
Cosatu disappointed with Golden Arrow over ‘unwillingness to protect drivers’
In recent weeks there've been at least three robberies on Golden Arrow buses.
Prasa urging illegal land occupiers to vacate for CT's central line to run again
Prasa wants to resume the rail services on the central line, which has been closed since November 2019.
Mitchells Plain family of 47 finally receives assistance from CoCT
Since the family's story was published on Eyewitness News, the City of Cape Town has stepped in to assist them.
Back in business: CT bars, taverns relieved after alcohol sales ban lifted
Owners of bars, taverns and restaurants said that it was a stressful 10 months with alcohol sales being banned and lifted at any time during the pandemic and lockdown.
A tough road to recovery: CT bars, taverns relieved as alcohol sales ban lifted
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced alcohol may now be served at licensed premises throughout the week, while sales for off-site consumption are allowed from Mondays to Thursdays.
CoCT pushes Woodstock housing project, asks for survey of illegal dwellers
The municipality said this was needed to determine the number of illegal occupants on the premises, their identities, monthly income, and eligibility for state-subsidised housing.
