Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 529 420.
| Province | Total cases for 14 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 333 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81 414 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 409 173 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 331 854 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 685 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72 878 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62 158 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34 894 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 280 031 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 529 420 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 450 492 with 23 903 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 315 755 | 56% | 10 680 | 45% |
| PUBLIC | 4 134 737 | 44% | 13 223 | 55% |
| Total | 9 450 492 | 23 903 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 65 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 27, Gauteng 12, Kwa-Zulu Natal 20, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 5 which brings the total to 51 326 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 454 290 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 323 | 182 729 | 281 |
| Free State | 3 493 | 75 338 | 2 583 |
| Gauteng | 10 011 | 396 416 | 2 746 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 832 | 315 267 | 6 755 |
| Limpopo | 1 948 | 60 102 | 635 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 294 | 70 596 | 988 |
| North West | 1 291 | 57 937 | 2 930 |
| Northern Cape | 781 | 32 059 | 2 054 |
| Western Cape | 11 353 | 263 846 | 4 832 |
| Total | 51 326 | 1 454 290 | 23 804 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol remains 145 544 – today was earmarked for administrative work and the vaccination schedule will resume tomorrow.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
