Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 417 537 with 4 551 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 25 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 190 526 | 13,4 |
| Free State | 741 18 | 5,2 |
| Gauteng | 381 574 | 26,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 304 155 | 21,5 |
| Limpopo | 54 659 | 3,9 |
| Mpumalanga | 60 877 | 4,3 |
| North West | 54 881 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 31 084 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 265 663 | 18,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 417 537 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 019 239 with 26 113 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 573 850 | 57% | 10 009 | 38% |
| PUBLIC | 3 445 389 | 43% | 16 104 | 62% |
| Total | 8 019 239 | 26 113 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 243 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 65, Free State 18, Gauteng 33, KwaZulu-Natal 60, Mpumalanga 5, Northern Cape 5 and Western Cape 57. This brings the total to 41 117 deaths.
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 1 241 421, representing a recovery rate of 87,6%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recover- ies | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10 137 | 176 771 | 3 618 |
| Free State | 2 643 | 61 374 | 10 101 |
| Gauteng | 7 675 | 354 539 | 19 360 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7 432 | 250 195 | 46 528 |
| Limpopo | 1 023 | 47 597 | 6 039 |
| Mpumalanga | 878 | 54 334 | 5 665 |
| North West | 877 | 40 165 | 13 839 |
| Northern Cape | 551 | 26 056 | 4 477 |
| Western Cape | 9 901 | 230 390 | 25 372 |
| Total | 41 117 | 1 241 421 | 134 999 |
The variations observed in the numbers today will be monitored and checked against trends over time to ensure that they are truly reflective of the real epidemiological picture.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
