As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 533 961.
| Province | Total cases for 18 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194659 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81821 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 410392 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 332445 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62821 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73416 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62520 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35213 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 280674 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1533961 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 556 404 with 31 550 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 373 036 | 56% | 16 109 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 4 183 368 | 44% | 15 441 | 49% |
| Total | 9 556 404 | 31 550 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 90 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 10, Gauteng 12, Kwa-Zulu Natal 14, Limpopo 33, Mpumalanga 5, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 13 which brings the total to 51 724 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 1 459 894 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11336 | 183 038 | 285 |
| Free State | 3537 | 76 521 | 1 763 |
| Gauteng | 10098 | 397 432 | 2 862 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9892 | 316 307 | 6 246 |
| Limpopo | 2040 | 60 102 | 679 |
| Mpumalanga | 1316 | 70 953 | 1 147 |
| North West | 1323 | 59 055 | 2 142 |
| Northern Cape | 791 | 32 150 | 2 272 |
| Western Cape | 11391 | 264 336 | 4 947 |
| Total | 51 724 | 1 459 894 | 22 343 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 177 275 as at 18.30, 18 March 2021.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
