As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 530 966.
| Province | Total cases for 16 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194445 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81540 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 409647 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 332094 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62734 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73087 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62246 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 34965 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 280208 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1530966 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 490 435 with 24 920 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 337 913 | 56% | 14 812 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 4 152 522 | 44% | 10 108 | 41% |
| Total | 9 490 435 | 24 920 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 139 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 13, Gauteng 29, Kwa-Zulu Natal 20, Limpopo 57, Mpumalanga 6, North West 0, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape 9, which brings the total to 51 560 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 1 458 001 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11332 | 182 754 | 359 |
| Free State | 3512 | 76 206 | 1 822 |
| Gauteng | 10048 | 397 119 | 2 480 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9874 | 316 188 | 6 032 |
| Limpopo | 2006 | 60 102 | 626 |
| Mpumalanga | 1304 | 70 856 | 927 |
| North West | 1323 | 58 837 | 2 086 |
| Northern Cape | 789 | 32 093 | 2 083 |
| Western Cape | 11372 | 263 846 | 4 990 |
| Total | 51 560 | 1 458 001 | 21 405 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 157 286 as at 18.30, 16 March 2021.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
