Media Statement
2 March 2021
As the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 513 959 with 856 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 02 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193951 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80174 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 405035 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 329421 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61997 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 71265 | 4,7 |
| North West | 61070 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34057 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 277845 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1514815 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 114 026 with 23 753 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 133 335 | 56% | 15 456 | 65% |
| PUBLIC | 3 980 691 | 44% | 8 297 | 35% |
| Total | 9 114 026 | 23 753 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, a further 194 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 8, Free State 29, Gauteng 43, Kwa-Zulu Natal 80, Limpopo 15, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 12 which brings the total to 50 271 death
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 1 433 320, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11300 | 182 362 | 289 |
| Free State | 3279 | 70 644 | 6 251 |
| Gauteng | 9740 | 392 367 | 2 928 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9690 | 310 275 | 9 456 |
| Limpopo | 1904 | 59 218 | 875 |
| Mpumalanga | 1262 | 68 972 | 1 031 |
| North West | 1203 | 57 450 | 2 417 |
| Northern Cape | 693 | 31 317 | 2 047 |
| Western Cape | 11200 | 260 715 | 5 930 |
| Total | 50 271 | 1 433 320 | 31 224 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 76 037 as of 6.30 pm 2 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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