Media Statement 1 December 2020
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 792 299 with 2 295 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 01 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 128 889 | 16,3 |
| Free State | 59 058 | 7,5 |
| Gauteng | 235 193 | 29,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 128 152 | 16,2 |
| Limpopo | 18 624 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 434 | 4,0 |
| North West | 34 871 | 4,4 |
| Northern Cape | 23 213 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 132 865 | 16,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 792 299 | 100,0 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 109 new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 36, Free State 12, Gauteng 5, Kwa-Zulu Natal 12, North West 17 and Western Cape 27. This brings the total to 21 644 deaths.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 4674 | 114 808 |
| Free State | 1931 | 51 196 |
| Gauteng | 5014 | 229 041 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3355 | 118 312 |
| Limpopo | 506 | 17 786 |
| Mpumalanga | 614 | 30 474 |
| North West | 566 | 33 315 |
| Northern Cape | 313 | 20 684 |
| Western Cape | 4671 | 116 915 |
| Total | 21 644 | 732 531 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
