Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 453 761 with 4 525 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 31 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 191 997 | 13,2 |
| Free State | 76 279 | 5,2 |
| Gauteng | 388 620 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 315 033 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 57 981 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 65 054 | 4,5 |
| North West | 57 154 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 32 010 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 269 633 | 18,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 453 761 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 279 200 with 34 076 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 692 981 | 57% | 14 468 | 42% |
| PUBLIC | 3 586 219 | 43% | 19 608 | 58% |
| Total | 8 279 200 | 34 076 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 213 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 95, Free State 8, Gauteng 58, KwaZulu-Natal 23, Mpumalanga 17, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 8. This brings the total to 44 164 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 1 299 620, representing a recovery rate of 89%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10 654 | 178 325 | 3 018 |
| Free State | 2 716 | 64 499 | 9 064 |
| Gauteng | 8 198 | 366 964 | 13 458 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 8 578 | 260 195 | 46 260 |
| Limpopo | 1 269 | 53 217 | 3 495 |
| Mpumalanga | 988 | 59 511 | 4 555 |
| North West | 933 | 46 440 | 9 781 |
| Northern Cape | 581 | 27 450 | 3 979 |
| Western Cape | 10 247 | 243 019 | 16 367 |
| Total | 44 164 | 1 299 620 | 109 977 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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