Media Statement
As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 039 161 with 17 710 (positivity rate 33%) cases identified since the last report. The positivity rate, being an indicator of the rapidity of spread, remains of major concern.
| Province | Total cases for 30 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 169 363 | 16,3 |
| Free State | 62 287 | 6,0 |
| Gauteng | 282 642 | 27,2 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 194 629 | 18,7 |
| Limpopo | 24 106 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 36 159 | 3,5 |
| North West | 39 531 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25 164 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 205 280 | 19,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 039 161 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 553 761 tests have been conducted with 53 279 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 806 421 | 58% | 33 058 | 62% |
| PUBLIC | 2 747 340 | 42% | 20 221 | 38% |
| Total | 6 553 761 | 53 279 |
Regrettably, 465 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 88, Free State 4, Gauteng 41, KwaZulu-Natal 144, Limpopo 16, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 165. This brings the total deaths to 28 033 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 867 597. This represents a recovery rate of 83%.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 7 259 | 157 216 | 4 888 |
| Free State | 2 167 | 54 754 | 5 366 |
| Gauteng | 5 465 | 251 492 | 25 685 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 278 | 135 370 | 54 981 |
| Limpopo | 572 | 19 837 | 3 697 |
| Mpumalanga | 640 | 32 726 | 2 793 |
| North West | 577 | 34 659 | 4 295 |
| Northern Cape | 386 | 22 303 | 2 475 |
| Western Cape | 6 689 | 159 240 | 39 351 |
| 28 033 | 867 597 | 143 531 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
