As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 537 852.
| Province | Total cases for 21 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194886 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82165 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 411428 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 332945 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62892 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73835 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62856 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35622 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 281223 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1537852 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 635 287 with 24 025 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 410 489 | 56% | 10 403 | 43% |
| PUBLIC | 4 224 798 | 44% | 13 622 | 57% |
| Total | 9 635 287 | 24 025 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 29 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 1, Gauteng 5, Kwa-Zulu Natal 7, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 12. This brings the total to 52 111 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 1 463 089, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11340 | 183 308 | 238 |
| Free State | 3562 | 76 934 | 1 669 |
| Gauteng | 10133 | 398 656 | 2 639 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10058 | 316 601 | 6 286 |
| Limpopo | 2083 | 60 102 | 707 |
| Mpumalanga | 1334 | 71 468 | 1 033 |
| North West | 1388 | 59 055 | 2 413 |
| Northern Cape | 794 | 32 173 | 2 655 |
| Western Cape | 11419 | 264 792 | 5 012 |
| Total | 52 111 | 1 463 089 | 22 652 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
