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Update on Covid-19 (25th June 2020)

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 118 375. Case Data Province Total cases for 25 June 2020 Percentage total Eastern Cape 20487 17,3 Free State 976 0,8 Gauteng 28746 24,3 KwaZulu-Natal 6590…

WATCH | NSRI urgent safety warning

NSRI are appealing to bathers, paddlers, body borders and surfers to be cautious along the Southern Cape coastline and the Eastern Cape coastline, in particular around the coastline of Plettenberg Bay and between Mossel Bay and Jeffreys…

Port Alfred – where east meets west – 7.6.2020

Sea Fever BY JOHN MASEFIELD I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on…

WATCH | Kowie dolphins delight

This morning a pod of dolphins decided to give the walkers and runners a spectacular performance directly in front of the Kowie River mouth, Port Alfred. For those who did not get to see this, here is a short clip of the show.

Pic: Margie Siegers

Homewoods and Jeremiahs on fire – Kenton-on-Sea

Talk of the Town has received the following videos of the popular seaside restaurant, Homewoods, in Kenton-on-Sea, burning to the ground this evening. No details available at this time.

Update on Covid-19 (17th April 2020)

17 April 2020 As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2783. The total number of tests conducted to date is 100 827. The provincial breakdown is as follows: GAUTENG 1018 WESTERN CAPE 717 KWAZULU – NATAL…

BAN ON SALE OF ALCOHOL TO REMAIN IN FORCE

BAN ON SALE OF ALCOHOL TO REMAIN IN FORCE The Presidency has declined the request of the Gauteng Liquor Forum for its members to sell alcohol during the declared national state of disaster. The restriction on the sale of liquor will…

Update on Covid-19 (14th April 2020)

As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2415. The total number of tests conducted to date is 87 022. The provincial breakdown is as follows: GAUTENG 909 WESTERN CAPE 643 KWAZULU – NATAL 489 EASTERN…

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WELCOMES FOSAD’S DECISION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLIDARITY FUND

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WELCOMES FOSAD’S DECISION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLIDARITY FUND President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision of the Forum of South Africa’s Directors-General (FOSAD) members to contribute to the Solidarity Fund.…

Current Status of Cases of COVID-19 in South Africa – 13 April 2020

Total cases: 2272 99 New cases 410 Full recoveries (Confirmed Negative) 27 Deaths The breakdown per province of total infections is as follows: GAUTENG 890 WESTERN CAPE 617 KWAZULU – NATAL 465 FREE STATE 96 NORTH WEST 22 MPUMALANGA 22…

Kowie Striders run virtual relay in honour of annual Two Oceans Ultra Race

This past Saturday the Kowie Striders ran a virtual relay in honour of what would have been the annual Two Oceans Ultra Race and as a reminder that we can all stay active during this time. The clubs participants were split into two teams,…

Search for Centane teenagers continues

According to a police spokesperson, SAPS Divers and K9 continued with the search yesterday with no positive results. Centane SAPS members and local community are still continuing the search for the children and will continue until their…

In pictures | Easter Saturday in Port Alfred under lockdown

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Holiday message from Talk of the Town, under lockdown

Talk of the Town wishes all our readers and advertisers a blessed Easter and Passover. May you all stay safe in this trying period for our country and the world. We hope you will all make the most of this special time of year, whether you…

MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC

My Fellow South Africans, At midnight tonight, it will be exactly two weeks since our country entered into an unprecedented nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. During the course of these last two weeks, your…