As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 337 926 with a total of 12 267 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 17 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 186771 | 14,0 |
| Free State | 70511 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 361881 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 279974 | 20,9 |
| Limpopo | 47207 | 3,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 53409 | 3,9 |
| North West | 51380 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 29558 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 257235 | 19,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1337926 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 613 470 with 54 696 new tests conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 391 055 | 58% | 27 772 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 3 222 415 | 42% | 26 924 | 49% |
| Total | 7 613 470 | 54 696 |
Regrettably, we report a further 254 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 22, Free State 13, Gauteng 59 , Kwa-Zulu Natal 40, Mpumalanga 16, North West 26, Northern Cape 6 and Western Cape 72. This brings the total to 37 105 deaths.We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated these patients
Our recoveries now stand at 1 098 441 representing a recovery rate of 82,1%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 9444 | 169 937 | 7 390 |
| Free State | 2462 | 57 985 | 10 064 |
| Gauteng | 6946 | 309 572 | 45 363 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 6318 | 209 640 | 64 016 |
| Limpopo | 739 | 38 007 | 8 461 |
| Mpumalanga | 785 | 44 096 | 8 528 |
| North West | 783 | 36 945 | 13 652 |
| Northern Cape | 496 | 24 593 | 4 469 |
| Western Cape | 9132 | 207 666 | 40 437 |
| Total | 37 105 | 1 098 441 | 202 380 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health END
