Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 526 873.
| Province | Total cases for 12 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 214 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81 181 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 408 564 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 331 394 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 589 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72 682 | 4,8 |
| North West | 61 962 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34 634 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 279 653 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 526 873 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 393 727 with 24 133 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 289 341 | 56% | 14 038 | 58% |
| PUBLIC | 4 104 386 | 44% | 10 095 | 42% |
| Total | 9 393 727 | 24 133 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 69 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 4, Gauteng 25, Kwa-Zulu Natal 8, Limpopo 17, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 3, which brings the total to 51 179 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 1 449 654, representing a recovery rate of 94,8%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 321 | 182 619 | 274 |
| Free State | 3 457 | 74 471 | 3 253 |
| Gauteng | 9 992 | 395 673 | 2 899 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 803 | 314 017 | 7 574 |
| Limpopo | 1 948 | 59 889 | 752 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 291 | 70 155 | 1 236 |
| North West | 1 249 | 57 937 | 2 776 |
| Northern Cape | 781 | 31 715 | 2 138 |
| Western Cape | 11 337 | 263 178 | 5 138 |
| Total | 51 179 | 1 449 654 | 26 040 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 145 215 as of 6.30 pm 12 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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