Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 550 724.
| Province | Total cases for 02 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 485 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 511 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 415 038 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 334 371 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 238 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 75 308 | 4,9 |
| North West | 64 090 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 478 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 283 205 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 550 724 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 939 695 with 27 622 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 581 752 | 56% | 14 745 | 53% |
| PUBLIC | 4 357 943 | 44% | 12 877 | 47% |
| Total | 9 939 695 | 27 622 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, a further 49 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 3, Gauteng 16, KwaZulu-Natal 22, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 1, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 6 which brings the total to 52 946 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 1 475 398, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 363 | 183 897 | 225 |
| Free State | 3 651 | 78 209 | 1 651 |
| Gauteng | 10 347 | 401 753 | 2 938 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 224 | 318 486 | 5 661 |
| Limpopo | 2 241 | 60 679 | 318 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 348 | 72 715 | 1 245 |
| North West | 1 478 | 60 224 | 2 388 |
| Northern Cape | 824 | 32 911 | 2 743 |
| Western Cape | 11 470 | 266 524 | 5 211 |
| Total | 52 946 | 1 475 398 | 22 380 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol remains 269 102.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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