12 August 2021 There are signs the province is in its peak of third-wave infections as hospital admissions and cases are starting to stabilise, but health authorities are urging those who are eligible to get vaccinated urgently. Those aged 50 to 59 need to get the Covid-19 vaccine “urgently” since this group has the most…
Category: COVID-19 NEWS
Anti-vax conspiracy voice note ‘convinced my mom not to vaccinate and she died’
Journalist Anena Burger describes to John Maytham her anger when her mom was convinced by self-styled prophet’s anti-vax message. – Journalist describes her angry at a WhatsApp voice note she believes convinced her 71-year-old mother not to have Covid-19 vaccination – Anena Burger’s mother contracted Covid-19 and died – Burger says the WhatsApp note was…
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WESTERN CAPE NOW THIRD WAVE EPICENTRE AS DAILY INFECTIONS OVERTAKE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY – Tuesday 3 August 2021 Many people at high risk still need to be vaccinated. Please help OCA get everyone vaccinated who needs it. If you are undocumented or do not have an ID, you WILL be able to get vaccinated….
Dis-Chem is vaccinating walk-ins aged 50 and over – but you still need to register on the EVDS
Dis-Chem is now accepting walk-ins, whether they’re insured or not, for Covid-19 vaccinations. This includes people aged 50 and above who have recently been urged to register for their jabs on the Electronic Vaccination System. More than 500,000 people in the 50 to 59 age group have already registered and some have received their first…
CITY OF CAPE TOWN 22 JUNE 2021 MEDIA RELEASE
Sharp rise in infections should spur increased adherence to protocols during third wave. The City of Cape Town’s Health Department would like to remind residents to practice Covid-19 hygiene protocols as the number of Covid-19 infections increase. Read more below: The City’s Health Department confirmed that as at 18 June 2021 the metropole has recorded 191 624…
ObsCAN Feed You x Africa 70
presenting a couple of nostalgic favourites over the next two weeks. This Sunday, the good people at African Box are making saka madesu – the satisfying warmth of madesu na loso meets the utter moreishness of saka saka: cassava leaves and vegetables and brown beans, served with a coconut rice. free, as always, to our…
Observatory Improvement District cleans up in the face of COVID-19
As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to be felt, disruption to services, rising unemployment, increased crime and increases in the number of people living on the streets have been noted throughout Cape Town. The suburb of Observatory is no exception, but the Observatory Improvement District (OBSID) is making significant inroads in dealing with these…
WARD 57 COVID-19 cases as published on 13 September
Still Rising in our Suburbs: published at tinyurl.com/WCsuburbs4Sept
The future of the iconic District Six Museum hangs in the balance – yet another Covid-19 casualty
The foyer of the District Six Museum in Cape Town, which is looking for donations from the public to keep it going through the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: Suné Payne) NEWS | By Suné Payne | 8 September 2020 After more than five months of lockdown and no income, the District Six Museum in Cape Town…
‘Deplorable’: City of Cape Town ordered to rebuild Hangberg man’s demolished house
Law enforcement officers in Hangberg. (Roderick Damons) NEWS | 15 Jul | Murray Williams The Western Cape High Court has ordered the City of Cape Town to rebuild the demolished house of a Hangberg resident, describing its “conduct” as “deplorable, grotesque and without care for human dignity”. Judge Gayaat Salie-Hlophe on Wednesday ordered the City…