Media Statement
11 February 2021
As announced by His Excellency President MC Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address, today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 484 900 with 2 488 new cases identi- fied since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 11 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193146 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 78247 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 396560 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 323158 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60270 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 68125 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59004 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32862 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 273528 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1484900 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 605 729 with 32 265 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 856 965 | 56% | 16 168 | 50% |
| PUBLIC | 3 748 764 | 44% | 16 097 | 50% |
| Total | 8 605 729 | 32 265 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 237 more COVID-29 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 46, Free State 25, Gauteng 82, Kwa-Zulu Natal 36, Limpopo 12, Mpumalanga 19 and Western Cape 17. This brings the total to 47 382 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 1 377 980, representing a recovery rate of 92,8%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11074 | 179 984 | 2 088 |
| Free State | 2941 | 67 633 | 7 673 |
| Gauteng | 8949 | 380 621 | 6 990 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9246 | 293 370 | 20 542 |
| Limpopo | 1629 | 56 701 | 1 940 |
| Mpumalanga | 1152 | 64 677 | 2 296 |
| North West | 1027 | 52 760 | 5 217 |
| Northern Cape | 613 | 28 707 | 3 542 |
| Western Cape | 10751 | 253 527 | 9 250 |
| Total | 47 382 | 1 377 980 | 59 538 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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