25 December
Media Statement
As of today a cumulative total of 983 359 COVID-19 cases have been identified with 14 796 identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 25 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 165022 | 16,8 |
| Free State | 61581 | 6,3 |
| Gauteng | 269889 | 27,4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 176131 | 17,9 |
| Limpopo | 21978 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 34463 | 3,5 |
| North West | 38241 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 24681 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 191373 | 19,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 983359 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 378 007 tests have been conducted with 52 223 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 708 392 | 58% | 32 059 | 61% |
| PUBLIC | 2 669 615 | 42% | 20 164 | 39% |
| Total | 6 378 007 | 52 223 |
Regrettably, we report 293 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 115 , Free State 6, Gauteng 23, Kwa-Zulu Natal 27, Limpopo 10, Mpumalanga 5 and Western Cape 107. This brings the total to 26 276 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries currently stand at 830 251.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 6684 | 147 259 | 11 079 |
| Free State | 2152 | 54 454 | 4 975 |
| Gauteng | 5305 | 242 433 | 22 151 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3901 | 132 033 | 40 197 |
| Limpopo | 543 | 19 084 | 2 351 |
| Mpumalanga | 635 | 31 938 | 1 890 |
| North West | 577 | 34 376 | 3 288 |
| Northern Cape | 372 | 22 078 | 2 231 |
| Western Cape | 6107 | 146 596 | 38 670 |
| Total | 26 276 | 830 251 | 126 832 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
