As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 510 778.
| Province | Total cases for 26 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193843 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 79906 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 403985 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 328496 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61842 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 70823 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60752 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33892 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 277239 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1510778 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 028 074 with 28 752 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 084 535 | 56% | 14 920 | 52% |
| PUBLIC | 3 943 539 | 44% | 13 832 | 48% |
| Total | 9 028 074 | 28 752 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 117 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 4, Free State 0, Gauteng 59, Kwa-Zulu Natal 13, Limpopo 4, Mpumalanga 8, North West 0, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 17 which brings the total to 49 784 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 1 426 417, representing a recovery rate of 94%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11280 | 182 166 | 397 |
| Free State | 3220 | 70 117 | 6 569 |
| Gauteng | 9620 | 390 428 | 3 937 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9562 | 309 192 | 9 742 |
| Limpopo | 1866 | 58 857 | 1 119 |
| Mpumalanga | 1259 | 68 280 | 1 284 |
| North West | 1167 | 56 713 | 2 872 |
| Northern Cape | 678 | 30 841 | 2 373 |
| Western Cape | 11132 | 259 823 | 6 284 |
| Total | 49 784 | 1 426 417 | 34 577 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 63 648 as of 6.30 pm 26 February 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health END…
