Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 548 157.
| Province | Total cases for 31 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 425 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 327 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 414 261 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 334 027 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 181 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 75 022 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63 828 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 256 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282 830 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 548 157 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 879 348 with 34 513 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 548 810 | 56% | 21 731 | 63% |
| PUBLIC | 4 330 538 | 44% | 12 782 | 37% |
| Total | 9 879 348 | 34 513 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 58 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 1, Gauteng 23, KwaZulu-Natal 23, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 9, which brings the total to 52 846 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 1 474 319, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 359 | 183 879 | 187 |
| Free State | 3 648 | 78 076 | 1 603 |
| Gauteng | 10 318 | 401 457 | 2 486 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 199 | 318 309 | 5 519 |
| Limpopo | 2 216 | 60 652 | 313 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 346 | 72 634 | 1 042 |
| North West | 1 478 | 60 218 | 2 132 |
| Northern Cape | 824 | 32 847 | 2 585 |
| Western Cape | 11 458 | 266 247 | 5 125 |
| Total | 52 846 | 1 474 319 | 20 992 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 263 878 as at 18.30, 30 March 2020.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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