Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 528 414.
| Province | Total cases for 13 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 314 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81 327 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 408 921 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 331 687 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 650 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72 818 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62 079 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34 718 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 279 900 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 528 414 100,0 | |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 426 589 with 32 862 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 305 075 | 56% | 15 734 | 48% |
| PUBLIC | 4 121 514 | 44% | 17 128 | 52% |
| Total | 9 426 589 | 32 862 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report 82 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 9, Gauteng 7, Kwa-Zulu Natal 9, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 42, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 11 which brings the total to 51 261 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 452 988 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 322 | 182 714 | 278 |
| Free State | 3 466 | 75 243 | 2 618 |
| Gauteng | 9 999 | 396 094 | 2 828 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 812 | 315 185 | 6 690 |
| Limpopo | 1 948 | 60 025 | 677 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 294 | 70 374 | 1 150 |
| North West | 1 291 | 57 937 | 2 851 |
| Northern Cape | 781 | 32 018 | 1 919 |
| Western Cape | 11 348 | 263 398 | 5 154 |
| Total | 51 261 | 1 452 988 | 24 165 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 145 544 as at 18.30 13 March 2021.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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