Media Statement
13 February 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 490 063.
| Province | Total cases for 13 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193278 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 78565 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 398005 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 324380 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60632 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 68635 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59328 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33049 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 274191 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1490063 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 672 596 with 31 149 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 889 601 | 56% | 15 938 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 3 782 995 | 44% | 15 211 | 49% |
| Total | 8 672 596 | 31 149 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 151 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 15, Gauteng 29, Kwa-Zulu Natal 39, Mpumalanga 12, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 52 which brings the total to 47 821 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 1 385 996, representing a recovery rate of 93%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11103 | 180 686 | 1 489 |
| Free State | 2980 | 68 160 | 7 425 |
| Gauteng | 9144 | 381 849 | 7 012 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9308 | 296 140 | 18 932 |
| Limpopo | 1633 | 57 011 | 1 988 |
| Mpumalanga | 1180 | 65 547 | 1 908 |
| North West | 1027 | 52 999 | 5 302 |
| Northern Cape | 621 | 28 761 | 3 667 |
| Western Cape | 10825 | 254 843 | 8 523 |
| Total | 47 821 | 1 385 996 | 56 246 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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