Media Statement
21 January 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 380 807
| Province | Total cases for 21 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 188891 | 14,0 |
| Free State | 72230 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 373096 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 293013 | 20,9 |
| Limpopo | 51286 | 3,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 56875 | 3,9 |
| North West | 53091 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 30386 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 261939 | 19,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1380807 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 820 613 with 58 540 new tests conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 485 471 | 57% | 26 919 | 46% |
| PUBLIC | 3 335 142 | 43% | 31 621 | 54% |
| Total | 7 820 613 | 58 540 |
Regrettably, we report 647 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 139, Free State 17, Gauteng 93, Kwa-Zulu Natal 154, Limpopo 27, Mpumalanga 17, North West 55, Northern Cape 8 and Western Cape 137 which brings the total to 39 501 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 1 183 443 , representing a recovery rate of 85,7%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 9855 | 174 600 | 4 436 |
| Free State | 2556 | 60 284 | 9 390 |
| Gauteng | 7230 | 331 583 | 34 283 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7044 | 241 179 | 44 790 |
| Limpopo | 1004 | 42 948 | 7 334 |
| Mpumalanga | 831 | 47 343 | 8 701 |
| North West | 863 | 37 640 | 14 588 |
| Northern Cape | 527 | 25 482 | 4 377 |
| Western Cape | 9591 | 222 384 | 29 964 |
| Total | 39 501 | 1 183 443 | 157 863 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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