Media Statement
23 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 538 961.
| Province | Total cases for 23 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194903 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82308 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 411777 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333122 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 62921 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 73929 | 4,8 |
| North West | 62970 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35670 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 281361 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1538961 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 665 664 with 16 445 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 426 423 | 56% | 8 985 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 4 239 241 | 44% | 7 460 | 45% |
| Total | 9 665 664 | 16 445 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 55 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 11, Gauteng 4, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 25, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 4 which brings the total to 52 251 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 1 465 204, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11347 | 183 374 | 182 |
| Free State | 3575 | 76 941 | 1 792 |
| Gauteng | 10142 | 399 289 | 2 346 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10133 | 317 204 | 5 785 |
| Limpopo | 2083 | 60 102 | 736 |
| Mpumalanga | 1334 | 71 709 | 886 |
| North West | 1413 | 59 245 | 2 312 |
| Northern Cape | 794 | 32 259 | 2 617 |
| Western Cape | 11430 | 265 081 | 4 850 |
| Total | 52 251 | 1 465 204 | 21 506 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is
194 257.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
