Media Statement
As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 021 451 with 9 580 cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 29 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 168 090 | 16,5 |
| Free State | 61 974 | 6,1 |
| Gauteng | 278 516 | 27,3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 188 782 | 18,5 |
| Limpopo | 23 356 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 35 511 | 3,5 |
| North West | 38 957 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 24 974 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 201 291 | 19,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 021 451 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 500 482 tests have been conducted with 31 457 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 773 363 | 58% | 18 406 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 2 727 119 | 42% | 13 051 | 41% |
| Total | 6 500 482 | 31 457 |
Regrettably, today we report 497 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 137 , Free State 3, Gauteng 68, KwaZulu-Natal 114, Limpopo 13, Mpumalanga 2, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 158. This brings the total to 27 568 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 858 456. This represents a recovery rate of 84%.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 7 171 | 155 056 | 5 863 |
| Free State | 2 163 | 54 594 | 5 217 |
| Gauteng | 5 424 | 249 558 | 23 534 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 134 | 134 615 | 50 033 |
| Limpopo | 556 | 19 714 | 3 086 |
| Mpumalanga | 640 | 32 602 | 2 269 |
| North West | 577 | 34 659 | 3 721 |
| Northern Cape | 379 | 22 172 | 2 423 |
| Western Cape | 6 524 | 155 486 | 39 281 |
| 27 568 | 858 456 | 135 427 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
