Media Statement
As of today, a cumulative total of 860 964 COVID-19 cases have been reported with 7 999 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 13 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 148 528 | 17,3 |
| Free State | 59 818 | 6,9 |
| Gauteng | 245 360 | 28,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 141 372 | 16,4 |
| Limpopo | 19 303 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 32 297 | 3,8 |
| North West | 35 703 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 23 732 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 154 851 | 18,0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 860 964 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 5 859 178 tests have been completed with 39 423 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 384 594 | 58% | 24 025 | 61% |
| PUBLIC | 2 474 584 | 42% | 15 398 | 39% |
| Total | 5 859 178 | 39 423 |
Regrettably, 170 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 94, Free State 11, Gauteng 3, KwaZulu-Natal 4, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 54. This brings the total deaths to 23 276.
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 761 011.e
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 5 493 | 126 748 | 16 287 |
| Free State | 2 069 | 53 068 | 4 681 |
| Gauteng | 5 111 | 231 009 | 9 240 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 457 | 120 207 | 17 708 |
| Limpopo | 514 | 18 158 | 631 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 31 007 | 673 |
| North West | 566 | 33 918 | 1 219 |
| Northern Cape | 352 | 21 196 | 2 184 |
| Western Cape | 5 097 | 125 700 | 24 054 |
| Total | 23 276 | 761 011 | 76 677 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
