Media Statement
25 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 541 563.
| Province | Total cases for 25 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195114 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82581 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 412539 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333357 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 62999 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74172 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63196 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35783 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 281822 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1541563 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 722 821 with 32 002 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 458 934 | 56% | 18 078 | 56% |
| PUBLIC | 4 263 887 | 44% | 13 924 | 44% |
| Total | 9 722 821 | 32 002 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 163 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0 , Free State 9, Gauteng 24, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 71, Mpumalanga 0, North West 37, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 1 which brings the total to 52 535 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 1 467 254, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11351 | 183 566 | 197 |
| Free State | 3622 | 77 438 | 1 521 |
| Gauteng | 10190 | 399 564 | 2 785 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10143 | 317 479 | 5 735 |
| Limpopo | 2192 | 60 102 | 705 |
| Mpumalanga | 1338 | 71 784 | 1 050 |
| North West | 1450 | 59 522 | 2 224 |
| Northern Cape | 818 | 32 333 | 2 632 |
| Western Cape | 11431 | 265 466 | 4 925 |
| Total | 52 535 | 1 467 254 | 21 774 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is
220 129
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
