As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 599 272.
| Province | Total cases for 11 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196332 | 12,3 |
| Free State | 92365 | 5,8 |
| Gauteng | 429293 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 337499 | 21,1 |
| Limpopo | 64231 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 79216 | 5,0 |
| North West | 69475 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 42435 | 2,7 |
| Western Cape | 288426 | 18,0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1599272 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 931 906. Of these 26 075 tests were conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 131 564 | 56% | 17 486 | 67% |
| PUBLIC | 4 800 342 | 44% | 8 589 | 33% |
| Total | 10 931 906 | 26 075 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 71 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 23, Gauteng 16, Kwa Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 8 which brings the total to 54 896 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 1 519 258, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11606 | 184 501 | 225 |
| Free State | 3937 | 83 952 | 4 476 |
| Gauteng | 10791 | 413 621 | 4 881 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10433 | 321 574 | 5 492 |
| Limpopo | 2336 | 61 545 | 350 |
| Mpumalanga | 1408 | 76 925 | 883 |
| North West | 1758 | 64 398 | 3 319 |
| Northern Cape | 954 | 37 142 | 4 339 |
| Western Cape | 11673 | 275 600 | 1 153 |
| Total | 54 896 | 1 519 258 | 25 118 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 to- day is 414 372.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
