Media Statement
As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 057 161 with 18 001 cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 31 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 170 687 | 16,1 |
| Free State | 62 670 | 5,9 |
| Gauteng | 287 018 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 199 983 | 18,9 |
| Limpopo | 25 076 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 36 707 | 3,5 |
| North West | 40 185 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25 314 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 209 521 | 19,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total 1057161 100,0 | ||
A cumulative 6 609 208 tests have been conducted with 55 447 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 839 269 | 58% | 32 848 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 2 769 939 | 42% | 22 599 | 41% |
| Total | 6 609 208 | 55 447 |
Regrettably, 436 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 57, Free State 1, Gauteng 84, KwaZulu-Natal 116, Limpopo 20, Mpumalanga 4, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 150 which brings the total to 28 469 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries currently stand at 879 671. This represents a recovery rate of 83%.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 7 316 | 157 216 | 6 155 |
| Free State | 2 168 | 54 988 | 5 514 |
| Gauteng | 5 549 | 253 070 | 28 399 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 394 | 143 524 | 52 065 |
| Limpopo | 592 | 19 837 | 4 647 |
| Mpumalanga | 644 | 32 859 | 3 204 |
| North West | 577 | 34 659 | 4 949 |
| Northern Cape | 390 | 23 071 | 1 853 |
| Western Cape | 6 839 | 160 447 | 42 235 |
| 28 469 | 879 671 | 149 021 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
