Media Statement
24 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 540 009.
| Province | Total cases for 24 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195006 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82404 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 412106 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333207 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 62948 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74037 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63086 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35684 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 281531 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1540009 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 690 819 with 25 155 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 440 856 | 56% | 14 433 | 57% |
| PUBLIC | 4 249 963 | 44% | 10 722 | 43% |
| Total | 9 690 819 | 25 155 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 121 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 4, Free State 38, Gauteng 24, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 38, Mpumalanga 4, North West 0, Northern Cape 8 and Western Cape 0, which brings the total to 52 372 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 1 466 595, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11351 | 183 447 | 208 |
| Free State | 3613 | 77 267 | 1 524 |
| Gauteng | 10166 | 399 450 | 2 490 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10138 | 317 455 | 5 614 |
| Limpopo | 2121 | 60 102 | 725 |
| Mpumalanga | 1338 | 71 758 | 941 |
| North West | 1413 | 59 522 | 2 151 |
| Northern Cape | 802 | 32 309 | 2 573 |
| Western Cape | 11430 | 265 285 | 4 816 |
| Total | 52 372 | 1 466 595 | 21 042 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is 207 808.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
