Media Statement
22 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 538 451.
| Province | Total cases for 22 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194894 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82241 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 411601 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333021 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 62911 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73903 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62923 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35650 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 281307 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1538451 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 649 219 with 13 932 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 417 438 | 56% | 6 949 | 50% |
| PUBLIC | 4 231 781 | 44% | 6 983 | 50% |
| Total | 9 649 219 | 13 932 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 85 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 2, Gauteng 5, Kwa-Zulu Natal 70, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 7 which brings the total to 52 196 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 1 463 953, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11341 | 183 362 | 191 |
| Free State | 3564 | 76 941 | 1 736 |
| Gauteng | 10138 | 399 010 | 2 453 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10128 | 316 676 | 6 217 |
| Limpopo | 2083 | 60 102 | 726 |
| Mpumalanga | 1334 | 71 578 | 991 |
| North West | 1388 | 59 245 | 2 290 |
| Northern Cape | 794 | 32 198 | 2 658 |
| Western Cape | 11426 | 264 841 | 5 040 |
| Total | 52 196 | 1 463 953 | 22 302 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
