As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 602 031.
| Province | Total cases for 12 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196387 | 12,3 |
| Free State | 92886 | 5,8 |
| Gauteng | 430310 | 26,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 337614 | 21,1 |
| Limpopo | 64278 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 79360 | 5,0 |
| North West | 69782 | 4,4 |
| Northern Cape | 42733 | 2,7 |
| Western Cape | 288681 | 18,0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1602031 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 968 926. Of these 37 020 tests were conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 154 727 | 56% | 23 163 | 63% |
| PUBLIC | 4 814 199 | 44% | 13 857 | 37% |
| Total | 10 968 926 | 37 020 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 72 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 13, Gauteng 27, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 5, North West 0, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 12 which brings the total to 54 968 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 1 519 734, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11612 | 184 504 | 271 |
| Free State | 3950 | 83 952 | 4 984 |
| Gauteng | 10818 | 413 841 | 5 651 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10438 | 321 585 | 5 591 |
| Limpopo | 2336 | 61 556 | 386 |
| Mpumalanga | 1413 | 76 968 | 979 |
| North West | 1758 | 64 398 | 3 626 |
| Northern Cape | 958 | 37 330 | 4 445 |
| Western Cape | 11685 | 275 600 | 1 396 |
| Total | 54 968 | 1 519 734 | 27 329 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 to- day is 430 730.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
