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The Western Cape has reduced its Covid-19 testing backlog to zero.The province had the fourth highest backlog of tests near the end of May.The Western Cape health department has made public a breakdown of the comorbidities associated with the province's Covid-19 deaths.The Western Cape government has announced that it has cleared the province's Covid-19 testing…

Foto ter illustrasie. Foto: André Damons An unknown suspect opened fire on a man and his daughter.The police have not arrested any suspects yet.Western Cape police are calling on anyone with information to come forward.Western Cape police are investigating the murder of a 35-year-old man and his three-year-old daughter in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on Monday…

Premiers of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng have warned its citizens against the abuse of alcohol during the lockdown. Premiers of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng have warned its citizens against the abuse of alcohol during the lockdown.Of the three, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has stated that he wants the…

The Western Cape dwarfs other provinces in terms of Covid-19 case numbers and deaths. Should stricter lockdown measures be implemented again, however, the economic impact will be devastating. The Western Cape is an economic hub and dominates several sectors including tourism, the film industry and the service industry. Provincial officials say they are doing all…

A total of 65 investigations into lockdown breaches are underway.32 liquor licences have been suspended and some cases have been referred to the police. Provincial minister for community safety Albert Fritz says alcohol abuse straining the healthcare system.The Western Cape Liquor Authority has in recent weeks conducted 65 investigations into liquor license holders who allegedly failed…