As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 530 033.
| Province | Total cases for 15 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194342 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81471 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 409404 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 331977 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62693 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72938 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62199 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34931 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 280078 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1530033 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 465 515 with 15 023 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 323 101 | 56% | 7 346 | 49% |
| PUBLIC | 4 142 414 | 44% | 7 677 | 51% |
| Total | 9 465 515 | 15 023 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 95 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 7, Free State 6, Gauteng 8, Kwa-Zulu Natal 22, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 4, North West 32, Northern Cape 5 and Western Cape 10, which brings the total to 51 421 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 1 455 325 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11330 | 182 754 | 258 |
| Free State | 3499 | 75 374 | 2 598 |
| Gauteng | 10019 | 396 758 | 2 627 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9854 | 315 304 | 6 819 |
| Limpopo | 1949 | 60 102 | 642 |
| Mpumalanga | 1298 | 70 736 | 904 |
| North West | 1323 | 58 376 | 2 500 |
| Northern Cape | 786 | 32 075 | 2 070 |
| Western Cape | 11363 | 263 846 | 4 869 |
| Total | 51 421 | 1 455 325 | 23 287 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 147 753 as at 18.30 15 March 2021.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
