Media Statement
As of today, a cumulative total of 852 965 COVID-19 cases have been reported with 7 882 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 12 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 146 707 | 17,2 |
| Free State | 59 741 | 7,0 |
| Gauteng | 244 242 | 28,6 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 139 366 | 16,3 |
| Limpopo | 19 212 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 32 203 | 3,8 |
| North West | 35 589 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 23 693 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 152 212 | 17,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 852 965 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 5 819 755 tests have been completed with 40 211 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 360 569 | 58% | 24 836 | 62% |
| PUBLIC | 2 459 186 | 42% | 15 375 | 38% |
| Total | 5 819 755 | 40 211 |
Regrettably, 154 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 97, Free State 5, Gauteng 11, KwaZulu-Natal 10 and Western Cape 31. This brings the total to 23 106 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased. Our recoveries now stand at 760 118.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 5 399 | 126 748 |
| Free State | 2 058 | 53 068 |
| Gauteng | 5 108 | 230 578 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 453 | 120 176 |
| Limpopo | 514 | 18 122 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 946 |
| North West | 566 | 33 918 |
| Northern Cape | 348 | 21 086 |
| Western Cape | 5 043 | 125 476 |
| Total | 23 106 | 760 118 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
