Media Statement
20 April 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 568 366.
| Province | Cases 20 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195878 | 12,5 |
| Free State | 86202 | 5,5 |
| Gauteng | 420068 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 335850 | 21,4 |
| Limpopo | 63608 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 77166 | 4,9 |
| North West | 66023 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 38183 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 285388 | 18,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1568366 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 379 089. Of these 23 893 tests were completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 822 182 | 56% | 14 277 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 4 556 907 | 44% | 9 616 | 40% |
| Total | 10 379 089 | 23 893 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 130 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 11, Free State 7, Gauteng 11, Kwa- Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 3, North West 34, Northern Cape 13 and Western Cape 41. This which brings the total to 53 887 deaths. Some Provinces have been conducting data verification at facilities to ensure that all COVID-19 related deaths that were not reported are reported.
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 1 494 630, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11465 | 184 212 | 201 |
| Free State | 3792 | 80 205 | 2 205 |
| Gauteng | 10536 | 406 828 | 2 704 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10341 | 319 922 | 5 587 |
| Limpopo | 2256 | 61 094 | 258 |
| Mpumalanga | 1388 | 74 924 | 854 |
| North West | 1666 | 61 756 | 2 601 |
| Northern Cape | 871 | 33 954 | 3 358 |
| Western Cape | 11572 | 271 735 | 2 081 |
| Total | 53 887 | 1 494 630 | 19 849 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
