Media Statement
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 767 679 with 2 270 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 22 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 117 374 | 15,3 |
| Free State | 58 766 | 7,7 |
| Gauteng | 233 036 | 30,4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 126 034 | 16,4 |
| Limpopo | 18 399 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 072 | 4,0 |
| North West | 34 597 | 4,5 |
| Northern Cape | 22 952 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 125 449 | 16,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 767 679 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 290 966 with 21 904 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 062 857 | 58% | 12 652 | 58% |
| PUBLIC | 2 228 109 | 42% | 9 252 | 42% |
| Total | 5 290 966 | 21 904 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 58 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 28, Free State 13 , Gauteng 8 and Western Cape 9. This brings the total to 20 903 deaths.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 710 099 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,5%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Gauteng | 4 968 | 227 707 | 361 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 309 | 116 591 | 6 134 |
| Western Cape | 4 523 | 113 604 | 7 322 |
| Eastern Cape | 4 353 | 103 210 | 9 811 |
| Free State | 1 807 | 49 231 | 7 728 |
| North West | 541 | 32 861 | 1 195 |
| Mpumalanga | 614 | 30 026 | 432 |
| Limpopo | 487 | 17 579 | 333 |
| Northern Cape | 301 | 19 290 | 3 361 |
| Total | 20 903 | 710 099 | 36 677 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
