Media Statement
Today, we report a cumulative total of 968 563 with 14 305 cases identified since the last report.
Case Data
| Province | Total cases for 24 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 163 806 | 16,9 |
| Free State | 61 394 | 6,3 |
| Gauteng | 266 296 | 27,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 171 455 | 17,7 |
| Limpopo | 21 299 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 34 084 | 3,5 |
| North West | 37 878 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 24 554 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 187 797 | 19,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 968 563 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 325 784 tests have been conducted with 56 008 tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| Private | 3 676 333 | 58% | 37 695 | 67% |
| Public | 2 649 451 | 42% | 18 313 | 33% |
| Total | 6 325 784 | 56 008 |
Regrettably, we report 326 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 109 , Free State 4, Gauteng 22, KwaZulu-Natal 81 and Western Cape 110. This brings the total deaths to 25 983.
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 822 978.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 6 569 | 147 259 | 9 978 |
| Free State | 2 146 | 54 422 | 4 826 |
| Gauteng | 5 282 | 241 302 | 19 712 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 874 | 129 458 | 38 123 |
| Limpopo | 533 | 18 775 | 1 991 |
| Mpumalanga | 630 | 31 779 | 1 675 |
| North West | 577 | 34 353 | 2 948 |
| Northern Cape | 372 | 22 078 | 2 104 |
| Western Cape | 6 000 | 143 552 | 38 245 |
| 25 983 | 822 978 | 119 602 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS..
