Firefighters hard at work to extinguish Eastern Cape fires:
Efforts to suppress raging wildfires in the Coldstream and Koomansbos areas of Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape where just over 2 400 hectares of commercial plantations and natural veld have been destroyed, are in full swing.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
SA records 17 493 new COVID-19 cases:
South Africa recorded the highest ever single-day spike on Wednesday, with 17 493 COVID-19 cases since the start of the third wave.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
Over 48 000 educators, staff vaccinated:
The Department of Basic Education says it is satisfied with the first day of the vaccination programme in the basic education sector, which saw more than 48 000 educators and staff vaccinated.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Cele, WC SAPS to meet over Gugulethu mass killing:
Police Minister Bheki Cele is today expected to receive a briefing from the Western Cape SAPS management following Wednesday’s shooting, which claimed eight lives in Gugulethu.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
Free State Premier emphasises importance of vaccination:
Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela has emphasised the importance of vaccinating educators, administrative and support staff against COVID-19 as they play an important role in society.
: SAnews – South African News nosihle
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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?
Fun Western Cape Fact: One of the oldest traditions in Cape Town is still alive and well, startling visitors at precisely midday—every day. An old cannon at the top of Signal Hill is fired off, sending a resounding boom around the CBD. It was originally meant to announce approaching ships, to let traders know it was time to haul their wares down to the harbour. The gun has gone off since 1806, and a second gun is always prepared in case of a misfire. Rumour has it the gun only failed once in those two centuries—because a spider interfered with the remote signal.
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