Media Statement
12 February 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 487 681.
| Province | Total cases for 12 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193223 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 78409 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 397259 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 323839 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60508 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 68422 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59156 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32952 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 273913 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1487681 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 641 447 with 35 718 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 873 663 | 56% | 16 698 | 47% |
| PUBLIC | 3 767 784 | 44% | 19 020 | 53% |
| Total | 8 641 447 | 35 718 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 288 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 26, Free State 24, Gauteng 166, Kwa- Zulu Natal 23, Limpopo 4, Mpumalanga 16, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 22 which brings the total to 47 670 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 383 626, representing a recovery rate of 93%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11100 | 180 686 | 1 437 |
| Free State | 2965 | 67 805 | 7 639 |
| Gauteng | 9115 | 381 747 | 6 397 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9269 | 295 613 | 18 957 |
| Limpopo | 1633 | 56 985 | 1 890 |
| Mpumalanga | 1168 | 65 225 | 2 029 |
| North West | 1027 | 52 816 | 5 313 |
| Northern Cape | 620 | 28 746 | 3 586 |
| Western Cape | 10773 | 254 003 | 9 137 |
| Total | 47 670 | 1 383 626 | 56 385 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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