Media Statement
25 April 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 575 471.
| Province | Total cases for 25 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195979 | 12,4 |
| Free State | 87568 | 5,6 |
| Gauteng | 421880 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336297 | 21,3 |
| Limpopo | 63784 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 77706 | 4,9 |
| North West | 66893 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 39255 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 286109 | 18,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1575471 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 530 979. Of these 22 469 tests were completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 905 357 | 56% | 10 683 | 48% |
| PUBLIC | 4 625 622 | 44% | 11 786 | 52% |
| Total | 10 530 979 | 22 469 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 23 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 7, Free State 4, Gauteng 7, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 1 which brings the total to 54 148 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 1 501 185, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11517 | 184 264 | 198 |
| Free State | 3831 | 80 928 | 2 809 |
| Gauteng | 10604 | 408 357 | 2 919 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10369 | 320 831 | 5 097 |
| Limpopo | 2261 | 61 219 | 304 |
| Mpumalanga | 1393 | 75 440 | 873 |
| North West | 1706 | 62 517 | 2 670 |
| Northern Cape | 882 | 35 089 | 3 284 |
| Western Cape | 11585 | 272 540 | 1 984 |
| Total | 54 148 | 1 501 185 | 20 138 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
