Media Statement
25 October 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 715 868.
| Province | Total cases for 25 October 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 93 986 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 55 615 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 227 193 | 31,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 122 263 | 17,1 |
| Limpopo | 17 215 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 29 333 | 4,1 |
| North West | 32 738 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 21 375 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 116 150 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 715 868 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 697 939 with 19 997 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 2 690 264 | 57% | 10 339 | 52% |
| PUBLIC | 2 007 675 | 43% | 9 658 | 48% |
| Total | 4 697 939 | 20 826 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 24 COVID-19 related deaths today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 18 968. Of the 24 deaths reported today, 5 occurred in the past 48 hours.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 646 170 which translates to a recovery rate of 90,3%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 3552 | 88 437 |
| Free State | 1478 | 40 980 |
| Gauteng | 4703 | 206 362 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3191 | 112 468 |
| Limpopo | 451 | 16 218 |
| Mpumalanga | 594 | 28 056 |
| North West | 418 | 28 804 |
| Northern Cape | 256 | 17 504 |
| Western Cape | 4325 | 107 341 |
| National | 18 968 | 646 170 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
