- As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 608 393.
Province | Total cases for 14 May 2021 | Percentage total |
Eastern Cape | 196497 | 12,2 |
Free State | 93836 | 5,8 |
Gauteng | 432810 | 26,9 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 337824 | 21,0 |
Limpopo | 64371 | 4,0 |
Mpumalanga | 79693 | 5,0 |
North West | 70413 | 4,4 |
Northern Cape | 43593 | 2,7 |
Western Cape | 289356 | 18,0 |
Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
Total | 1608393 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 052 993. Of these 41 994 tests were conducted since the last report
Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
PRIVATE | 6 210 856 | 56% | 27 536 | 66% |
PUBLIC | 4 842 137 | 44% | 14 458 | 34% |
Total | 11 052 993 | 41 994 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 112 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 42, Gauteng 14, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 40, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 10 which brings the total to 55 124 deaths. Free State and North West have back captured data over several months as part of their auditing processes.
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 1 522 165, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%.
Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
Eastern Cape | 11615 | 184 583 | 299 |
Free State | 4011 | 84 784 | 5 041 |
Gauteng | 10845 | 414 779 | 7 186 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 10446 | 321 776 | 5 602 |
Limpopo | 2336 | 61 632 | 403 |
Mpumalanga | 1413 | 77 151 | 1 129 |
North West | 1798 | 64 398 | 4 217 |
Northern Cape | 960 | 37 462 | 5 171 |
Western Cape | 11700 | 275 600 | 2 056 |
Total | 55 124 | 1 522 165 | 31 104 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of vaccinations completed under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is
474 318.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health