As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 532 497.
| Province | Total cases for 17 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194555 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 81677 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 410060 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 332256 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62776 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73247 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62396 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35098 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 280432 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1532497 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 524 854 with 34 419 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 356 927 | 56% | 19 014 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 4 167 927 | 44% | 15 405 | 45% |
| Total | 9 524 854 | 34 419 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 74 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 15, Gauteng 38, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 7, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 6, which brings the total to 51 634 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 1 459 056 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11333 | 182 901 | 321 |
| Free State | 3527 | 76 429 | 1 721 |
| Gauteng | 10086 | 397 289 | 2 685 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9878 | 316 228 | 6 150 |
| Limpopo | 2007 | 60 102 | 667 |
| Mpumalanga | 1311 | 70 897 | 1 039 |
| North West | 1323 | 59 055 | 2 018 |
| Northern Cape | 791 | 32 137 | 2 170 |
| Western Cape | 11378 | 264 018 | 5 036 |
| Total | 51 634 | 1 459 056 | 21 807 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 168 413 as at 18.30, 17 March 2021.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
