As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 509 124.
| Province | Total cases for 25 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193815 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 79787 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 403528 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 328122 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61781 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 70662 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60631 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33792 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 277006 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1509124 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 999 322 with 31 862 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 069 615 | 56% | 17 438 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 3 929 707 | 44% | 14 424 | 45% |
| Total | 8 999 322 | 31 862 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 144 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 7, Free State 25, Gauteng 14, Kwa-Zulu Natal 10, Limpopo 22, Mpumalanga 10, North West 41, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 13 which brings the total to 49 667 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 1 424 401, representing a recovery rate of 94%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11276 | 182 152 | 387 |
| Free State | 3220 | 69 949 | 6 618 |
| Gauteng | 9561 | 389 755 | 4 212 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9549 | 309 113 | 9 460 |
| Limpopo | 1862 | 58 842 | 1 077 |
| Mpumalanga | 1251 | 68 021 | 1 390 |
| North West | 1167 | 56 260 | 3 204 |
| Northern Cape | 666 | 30 793 | 2 333 |
| Western Cape | 11115 | 259 516 | 6 375 |
| Total | 49 667 | 1 424 401 | 35 056 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 52 647 as of 6 pm 25 February 2021
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
