Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 496 439 with 2 320 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 17 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193 487 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 78 876 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 399 922 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 325 623 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 61 030 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 69 401 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59 790 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33 211 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 275 099 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 496 439 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 772 743 with 35 413 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 943 552 | 56% | 20 298 | 57% |
| PUBLIC | 3 829 191 | 44% | 15 115 | 43% |
| Total | 8 772 743 | 35 413 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 165 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 15, Free State 22, Gauteng 76, KwaZulu-Natal 14, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 4, North West 0, Northern Cape 9 and Western Cape 25 which brings the total to 48 478 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 1 399 829, representing a recovery rate of 93,5%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 165 | 181 575 | 747 |
| Free State | 3 032 | 68 794 | 7 050 |
| Gauteng | 9 371 | 385 363 | 5 188 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 373 | 299 994 | 16 256 |
| Limpopo | 1 662 | 57 971 | 1 397 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 203 | 66 516 | 1 682 |
| North West | 1 057 | 53 530 | 5 203 |
| Northern Cape | 650 | 29 517 | 3 044 |
| Western Cape | 10 965 | 256 569 | 7 565 |
| Total | 48 478 | 1 399 829 | 48 132 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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