Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 466 767.
| Province | Total cases for 04 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 192467 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 76997 | 5,2 |
| Gauteng | 391798 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 318797 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 58958 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 66350 | 4,5 |
| North West | 57911 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 32302 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 271187 | 18,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1466767 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 400 319 with 31 032 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 752 130 | 57% | 14 865 | 48% |
| PUBLIC | 3 648 189 | 43% | 16 167 | 52% |
| Total | 8 400 319 | 31 032 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 261 COVID-19 deaths: Eastern Cape 44, Free State 12, Gauteng 53, Kwa-Zulu Natal 56, Limpopo 11, North West 42, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 41 which brings the total to 45 605 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 1 327 186, representing a recovery rate of 90,5%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10871 | 178 949 | 2 647 |
| Free State | 2786 | 65 440 | 8 771 |
| Gauteng | 8490 | 374 193 | 9 115 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 8925 | 267 856 | 42 016 |
| Limpopo | 1422 | 54 011 | 3 525 |
| Mpumalanga | 1018 | 61 546 | 3 786 |
| North West | 1008 | 48 960 | 7 943 |
| Northern Cape | 597 | 28 163 | 3 542 |
| Western Cape | 10488 | 248 068 | 12 631 |
| Total | 45 605 | 1 327 186 | 93 976 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
