Media Statement
Today, we wish to reiterate our plea to South Africans to heed the threat of the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases identified. There is clear evidence of an exponential rise in transmission and this is cause for serious concern. As of today, a cumulative total of 836 764 cases have been reported with 8 166 new cases.
| Province | Total cases for 10 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 142 834 | 17,1 |
| Free State | 59 574 | 7,1 |
| Gauteng | 241 495 | 28,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 135 853 | 16,2 |
| Limpopo | 19 021 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 998 | 3,8 |
| North West | 35 328 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 23 576 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 147 085 | 17,6 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 836764 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 735 470 tests have been completed, of which 45 207 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 309 275 | 58% | 26 831 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 2 426 195 | 42% | 18 376 | 41% |
| Total | 5 735 470 | 45 207 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 173 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 90, Free State 13, Gauteng 8, KwaZulu-Natal 10 and Western Cape 52 which brings the total to 22 747 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 5 206 | 126 748 |
| Free State | 2 043 | 53 068 |
| Gauteng | 5 077 | 229 789 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 423 | 119 776 |
| Limpopo | 512 | 18 041 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 831 |
| North West | 566 | 33 918 |
| Northern Cape | 333 | 21 023 |
| Western Cape | 4 970 | 123 477 |
| Total | 22 747 | 756 671 |
Recoveries now stand at 756 671.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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