Media Statement
24 April 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 574 370.
| Province | Total cases for 24 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195967 | 12,4 |
| Free State | 87330 | 5,5 |
| Gauteng | 421598 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336228 | 21,4 |
| Limpopo | 63759 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 77645 | 4,9 |
| North West | 66759 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 39082 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 286002 | 18,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1574370 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 508 510. Of these 26 934 tests were completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 894 674 | 56% | 14 211 | 53% |
| PUBLIC | 4 613 836 | 44% | 12 723 | 47% |
| Total | 10 508 510 | 26 934 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 59 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 8, Gauteng 30, Kwa-Zulu Natal 13, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 0, which brings the total to 54 125 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 1 500 360, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11510 | 184 234 | 223 |
| Free State | 3827 | 80 889 | 2 614 |
| Gauteng | 10597 | 407 976 | 3 025 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10365 | 320 831 | 5 032 |
| Limpopo | 2261 | 61 195 | 303 |
| Mpumalanga | 1393 | 75 312 | 940 |
| North West | 1706 | 62 466 | 2 587 |
| Northern Cape | 882 | 34 994 | 3 206 |
| Western Cape | 11584 | 272 463 | 1 955 |
| Total | 54 125 | 1 500 360 | 19 885 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
