Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 430 648 with 7 070 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 27 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 191 060 | 13,4 |
| Free State | 74 865 | 5,2 |
| Gauteng | 384 440 | 26,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 308 176 | 21,5 |
| Limpopo | 56 059 | 3,9 |
| Mpumalanga | 62 047 | 4,3 |
| North West | 55 591 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 31 387 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 267 023 | 18,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 430 648 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 107 833 with 49 065 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 614 267 | 57% | 25 626 | 52% |
| PUBLIC | 3 493 566 | 43% | 23 439 | 48% |
| Total | 8 107 833 | 49 065 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 753 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 17, Gauteng 75, KwaZulu-Natal 261, Limpopo 219 (the province continues to conduct audits of the deaths in hospitals and up- dating the figures), Mpumalanga 16, North West 50, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 102 which brings the total to 42 550 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 263 476, representing a recovery rate of 88,3%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10 229 | 177 388 | 3 443 |
| Free State | 2 688 | 62 737 | 9 440 |
| Gauteng | 7 891 | 359 417 | 17 132 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7 999 | 254 814 | 45 363 |
| Limpopo | 1 246 | 49 340 | 5 473 |
| Mpumalanga | 912 | 55 924 | 5 211 |
| North West | 927 | 40 473 | 14 191 |
| Northern Cape | 560 | 27 027 | 3 800 |
| Western Cape | 10 098 | 236 356 | 20 569 |
| Total | 42 550 | 1 263 476 | 124 622 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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