Media Statement
26 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 543 079.
| Province | Total cases for 26 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195218 | 12,7 |
| Free State | 82751 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 412929 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333474 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63056 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74356 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63325 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 35943 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282027 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1543079 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 752 061 with 29 240 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 474 767 | 56% | 15 833 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 4 277 294 | 44% | 13 407 | 46% |
| Total | 9 752 061 | 29 240 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 67 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 6, Gauteng 23, Kwa-Zulu Natal 9, Limpopo 17, Mpumalanga 0, North West 5, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 3 which brings the total to 52 602 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 1 469 565, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11354 | 183 569 | 295 |
| Free State | 3628 | 77 581 | 1 542 |
| Gauteng | 10213 | 400 026 | 2 690 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10152 | 317 949 | 5 373 |
| Limpopo | 2209 | 60 558 | 289 |
| Mpumalanga | 1338 | 72 001 | 1 017 |
| North West | 1455 | 59 522 | 2 348 |
| Northern Cape | 819 | 32 700 | 2 424 |
| Western Cape | 11434 | 265 659 | 4 934 |
| Total | 52 602 | 1 469 565 | 20 912 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is
231 002
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
