Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 088 889 .
| Province | Total cases for 02 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 172 917 | 15,9 |
| Free State | 63 347 | 5,8 |
| Gauteng | 295 450 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 209 691 | 19,3 |
| Limpopo | 26 705 | 2,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 38 139 | 3,5 |
| North West | 41 123 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25 750 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 215 767 | 19,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 088 889 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests completed to date is 6 706 231 with 46 913 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 891 868 | 58% | 23 211 | 49% |
| PUBLIC | 2 814 363 | 42% | 23 702 | 51% |
| Total | 6 706 231 | 46 913 |
Regrettably, 288 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 92, Free State 9, Gauteng 39, KwaZulu-Natal 29, Mpumalanga 6, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 111. This brings the total deaths to 29 175 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients. The total recoveries are 897 704, representing a recovery rate of 82,4%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 7 474 | 159 694 | 5 749 |
| Free State | 2 185 | 55 188 | 5 974 |
| Gauteng | 5 654 | 257 561 | 32 235 |
| KwaZulu-Nata | 4 557 | 144 779 | 60 355 |
| Limpopo | 592 | 21 351 | 4 762 |
| Mpumalanga | 656 | 33 665 | 3 818 |
| North West | 577 | 34 659 | 5 887 |
| Northern Cape | 392 | 23 071 | 2 287 |
| Western Cape | 7 088 | 167 736 | 40 943 |
| Total | 29 175 | 897 704 | 162 010 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
