As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 325 659.
| Province | Total cases for 16 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 186143 | 14,0 |
| Free State | 70040 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 358462 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 276794 | 20,9 |
| Limpopo | 46361 | 3,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 52105 | 3,9 |
| North West | 50881 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 29346 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 255527 | 19,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total 1325659 100,0 | ||
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 558 774 with 59 994 new tests conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 363 283 | 58% | 28 199 | 47% |
| PUBLIC | 3 195 491 | 42% | 31 795 | 53% |
| Total | 7 558 774 | 59 994 |
Regrettably, we report a further 384 COVID19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 39, Free State 12, Gauteng 68, Kwa-Zulu Natal 125, Limpopo 26, Mpumalanga 7, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 95. This brings the total to 36 851 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated these patients
Our recoveries now stand at 1 083 978, representing a recovery rate of 81,7%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 9422 | 168 310 | 8 411 |
| Free State | 2449 | 57 872 | 9 719 |
| Gauteng | 6887 | 303 977 | 47 598 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 6278 | 208 038 | 62 478 |
| Limpopo | 739 | 36 274 | 9 348 |
| Mpumalanga | 769 | 42 813 | 8 523 |
| North West | 757 | 36 043 | 14 081 |
| Northern Cape | 490 | 24 523 | 4 333 |
| Western Cape | 9060 | 206 128 | 40 339 |
| Total | 36 851 | 1 083 978 | 204 830 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health END
