Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa on 28 May 2021 is 1 645 551, with 4 576 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.
| Province | Total cases for 28 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 197 588 | 11.0 |
| Free State | 100 135 | 6.1 |
| Gauteng | 452 590 | 27.4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 339 536 | 20.5 |
| Limpopo | 65 188 | 3.9 |
| Mpumalanga | 82 057 | 5.0 |
| North West | 75 102 | 4.5 |
| Northern Cape | 49 363 | 3.0 |
| Western Cape | 292 992 | 17.7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 1 654 551 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11535 429. Of these 39 802 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 495 545 | 56% | 22 033 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 5 039 884 | 44% | 17 769 | 45% |
| Total | 11 535 429 | 39 802 |
Deaths and Recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 123 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 38, Gauteng 23, KwaZulu-Natal 6, Limpopo 16, Mpumalanga 6, North West 0, Northern Cape 30 and Western Cape 4 which brings the total to 56 293 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 551 520 representing a recovery rate of 93, 8%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 657 | 185 089 | 842 |
| Free State | 4 318 | 88 069 | 7 748 |
| Gauteng | 11 164 | 426 525 | 14 901 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 506 | 324 691 | 4 339 |
| Limpopo | 2 446 | 62 093 | 649 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 444 | 78 911 | 1 702 |
| North West | 1 889 | 67 386 | 5 827 |
| Northern Cape | 1 076 | 40 875 | 7 412 |
| Western Cape | 11 793 | 277 881 | 3 318 |
| Total | 56 293 | 1 551 520 | 46 738 |
Vaccination Rollout:
The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at midnight today is 418 187 . These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine.
Total individuals vaccinated; Sisonke and Pfizer first dose is 898 955.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
