Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 525 648.
| Province | Total cases for 11 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 197 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81 070 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 408 255 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 331 223 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 485 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72 484 | 4,8 |
| North West | 61 882 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34 565 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 279 487 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 525 648 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 369 594 with 33 493 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 275 303 | 56% | 17 731 | 53% |
| PUBLIC | 4 094 291 | 44% | 15 762 | 47% |
| Total | 9 369 594 | 33 493 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, a further 95 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 5, Free State 21, Gauteng 25, Kwa-Zulu Natal 6, Limpopo 10, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 17 and Western Cape 11 which brings the total to 51 110 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 1 447 503, representing a recovery rate of 94,8%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 321 | 182 599 | 277 |
| Free State | 3 453 | 73 782 | 3 835 |
| Gauteng | 9 967 | 395 189 | 3 099 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 795 | 313 548 | 7 880 |
| Limpopo | 1 931 | 59 844 | 710 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 291 | 69 968 | 1 225 |
| North West | 1 249 | 57 937 | 2 696 |
| Northern Cape | 769 | 31 699 | 2 097 |
| Western Cape | 11 334 | 262 937 | 5 216 |
| Total | 51 110 | 1 447 503 | 27 035 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 138 014 as of 6.30 pm 11 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
