As of today, a cumulative total of 553 188 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 7714 new cases identified.
Case Data
| Province | Total cases for 8 Aug 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 82 074 | 14,8 |
| Free State | 27 742 | 5,0 |
| Gauteng | 190 999 | 34,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 95 648 | 17,3 |
| Limpopo | 10 345 | 1,9 |
| Mpumalanga | 18 734 | 3,4 |
| North West | 21 642 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 6366 | 1,2 |
| Western Cape | 99 588 | 18,0 |
| Unknown | 50 | 0,0 |
| Total | 553 188 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 220 265 with 36 607 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| Private | 1 820 974 | 57% | 17 659 | 48% |
| Public | 1 399 291 | 43% | 18 948 | 52% |
| Total | 3 220 265 | 36 607 |
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 301 new COVID-19 related deaths: 39 from Eastern Cape, 23 from Gauteng, 154 from KwaZulu Natal, 22 from Western Cape, 21 from North West,5 from the Northern Cape and 37 from Limpopo. This brings the cumulative number of deaths to 10 210
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
The number of recoveries currently stands at 404 568 which translates to a recovery rate of 73%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
| Province | Deaths | Recoveries | |
| Eastern Cape | 2123 | 74 941 | |
| Free State | 350 | 12 155 | |
| Gauteng | 2547 | 139 745 | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 1346 | 54 161 | |
| Limpopo | 127 | 7813 | |
| Mpumalanga | 139 | 14 257 | |
| North West | 130 | 11 923 | |
| Northern Cape | 66 | 3158 | |
| Western Cape | 3376 | 86 415 | |
| Total | 10 210 | 404 568 |
