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Search for Cape Town fisherman missing after being swept off rocks in Big Bay
The search continues for a Cape Town fisherman missing at sea after being swept off the rocks by a wave…
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Western Cape Health Dept urges anyone bitten by seal in last 6 months to seek immediate medical attention
The Western Cape Department of Health said anyone who has been bitten by a seal in the last six months…
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13-year-old boy shot & killed in Delft
Gun violence in Cape Town has claimed the life of yet another child – this time, in Delft. The shooting…
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Western Cape Health Dept says budget cuts had a devastating impact on operations
The Western Cape Department of Health said budget cuts in the 2023/2024 financial year had a devastating impact on its…
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Western Cape Health Department condemns violent attacks on EMS personnel
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness says Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams have been targeted by violent criminals…
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SA Covid-19: Keep wearing masks where applicable like crowded, poorly ventilated spaces
While it welcomes the repeal of three key COVID-19 regulations, the Western Cape Department of Health has urged the voluntary…
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Ramaphosa’s Full Speech 12/09/2021: SA moves to alert level 2 lockdown
My fellow South Africans, This evening, I would like to begin by telling you about the experience we have had…
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Ivermectin sales boost on black market
Ivermectin sales on the black market are on the increase and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) and…
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COVID: Western Cape health dept urges residents to avoid being reckless over long weekend
The Western Cape Department of Health is again appealing for people to do the basics ahead of the long weekend.…
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WC health dept pauses most non-emergency healthcare
Non-emergency medical services are being scaled back at Western Cape health department facilities to reduce the number of contacts as…
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Covid-19 3rd wave expected in May, says City of Cape Town official
Western Cape residents have been reminded not to let their guard down with the Easter break approaching, and this could…
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WC to investigate allegations of vaccine queue jumping
The Western Cape Department of Health will be investigating allegations that some people have skipped the queue for their Covid-19…
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Wesfleur Hospital declared safe following bomb threat
Patients at Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis have made their way back into the health facility after they were evacuated due…
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Hospital accused of waiting two weeks to inform family of patient’s death
A Delft family is demanding answers and compensation from the Western Cape Department of Health after a relative died on…
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Hospital accused of waiting 2 weeks to inform family of patient’s death
A Delft family is demanding answers and compensation from the Western Cape Department of Health after a relative died on…
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WC health dept condemns armed robbery at community health centre
The Western Cape Department of Health has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place at Retreat Community Health Centre…
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Western Cape still in the peak of COVID-19 second wave, says provincial health dept
The Western Cape Department of Health on Tuesday said the province was still in the COVID-19 peak of the second…
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Safety of Western Cape healthcare workers crucial as 51 more contract COVID-19
The Western Cape Department of Health on Sunday said the safety of frontline workers remained pivotal, as hundreds have died…
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