Media Statement 12 November 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 744 732.
| Province | Total cases for 12 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 105267 | 14,1 |
| Free State | 58217 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 231074 | 31,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 124453 | 16,7 |
| Limpopo | 18063 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 30520 | 4,1 |
| North West | 34131 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 22575 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 120432 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 744732 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 063 457 with 25 675 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 2 924 972 | 58% | 16 664 | 65% |
| PUBLIC | 2 138 485 | 42% | 9 011 | 35% |
| Total | 5 063 457 | 25 675 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 65 more deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 37, Free State 18, Gauteng 1, Kwa-Zulu Natal 1 and Western Cape 8. This brings the total of COVID-19 related deaths to 20 076. Of the 65 deaths, 17 are reported to have occurred in the last 48 hours: 8 in Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State, 1 in KwaZulu Natal and 5 in Western Cape.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health- care workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 690 903 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,7%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 3971 | 94 799 | 6497 |
| Free State | 1636 | 47 284 | 9297 |
| Gauteng | 4873 | 224 817 | 1384 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3269 | 116 187 | 4997 |
| Limpopo | 476 | 17 074 | 513 |
| Mpumalanga | 610 | 29 312 | 598 |
| North West | 510 | 31 671 | 1950 |
| Northern Cape | 301 | 18 672 | 3602 |
| Western Cape | 4430 | 111 087 | 4915 |
| National | 20 076 | 690 903 | 33753 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
