Media Statement
As of today, a cumulative total of 845 083 COVID-19 cases have been reported with 8 319 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 11 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 144 830 | 17,1 |
| Free State | 59 639 | 7,1 |
| Gauteng | 242 902 | 28,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 137 752 | 16,3 |
| Limpopo | 19 108 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 32 092 | 3,8 |
| North West | 35 465 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 23 636 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 149v 659 | 17,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 845083 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 5 779 544 tests have been completed with 44 074 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 335 733 | 58% | 26 458 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 2 443 811 | 42% | 17 616 | 40% |
| Total | 5 779 544 | 44 074 |
Regrettably, 205 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 96, Free State 10, Gauteng 20, KwaZulu-Natal 20, Limpopo 2, Northern Cape 15 and Western Cape 42. This brings the total deaths to 22 952.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased. Our recoveries now stand at 758 373.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 5 302 | 126 748 |
| Free State | 2 053 | 53 068 |
| Gauteng | 5 097 | 230 121 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 443 | 119 979 |
| Limpopo | 514 | 18 085 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 868 |
| North West | 566 | 33 918 |
| Northern Cape | 348 | 21 086 |
| Western Cape | 5 012 | 124 500 |
| Total | 22 952 | 758 373 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
