Media Statement
14 February 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 491 807.
| Province | Total cases for 14 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193334 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 78658 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 398506 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 324754 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60741 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 68768 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59428 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33105 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 274513 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1491807 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 697 066 with 24 470 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 901 281 | 56% | 11 680 | 48% |
| PUBLIC | 3 795 785 | 44% | 12 790 | 52% |
| Total | 8 697 066 | 24 470 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 78 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 10, Gauteng 37, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Mpumalanga 9 and Western Cape 15 which brings the total to 47 899 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 1 388 321, representing a recovery rate of 93%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11105 | 180 686 | 1 543 |
| Free State | 2990 | 68 160 | 7 508 |
| Gauteng | 9181 | 382 662 | 6 663 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9313 | 296 639 | 18 802 |
| Limpopo | 1633 | 57 454 | 1 654 |
| Mpumalanga | 1189 | 65 869 | 1 710 |
| North West | 1027 | 52 999 | 5 402 |
| Northern Cape | 621 | 28 803 | 3 681 |
| Western Cape | 10840 | 255 049 | 8 624 |
| Total | 47 899 | 1 388 321 | 55 587 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health END…
