Those who worked closely with the infected staff member are now at home – and will remain in self-isolation for 14 days, monitoring themselves for any symptoms.

In a video being circulated on social media, Stephen Birch falsely claimed the medical swabs used by health workers during community screening had been contaminated with the virus.

The hospital's trauma unit says its phenomenal drop is due to the coronavirus lockdown, and the alcohol ban that came with it.

This comes on the back of a steep decline in serious and violent crimes since the start of the 21-day national lockdown.

Stephen Birch was released on a warning and is expected to return to court on 14 July.

While there appears to have been a decline in some crime categories, it seems it's business as usual for many Cape Town criminals.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said that government must ensure abuse did not play a part in policing the lockdown.

Tersia Pedro said SANDF members stormed their Eerste River home after 8 pm on Thursday night, and her husband and one of her daughters were badly assaulted.

Tersia Pedro has told Eyewitness News a group of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members stormed their home after 8 pm on Thursday night.

Even Google cancelled its hoax features as the world gets serious about stopping the spread of the deadly virus.

Western Cape Transport MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela said that since the lockdown commenced last week, he'd received a number of reports of essential services workers being left stranded and unable to get to work.

The forum's Ndithini Tyhido said that this virus could spread like wildfire.

The province is currently dealing with 310 coronavirus cases.

It said the distribution of the vaccine would, therefore, be prioritised.

Ten people have been hospitalised, and four of these patients have been placed in intensive care.

There have been delays, especially at some private laboratories, due to pressure caused by the increasing workload.

Ipid's Sontaga Seisa's appealed that residents only contact them with matters that are line with their mandate.

Premier Alan Winde said the 28-year-old and 48-year-old women both passed away in the Western Cape on Friday morning.