Media Statement 27 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 544 466.
| Province | Total cases for 27 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195329 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 82885 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 413265 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333630 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63084 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74500 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63425 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36035 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282313 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1544466 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 779 615 with 27 553 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 489 534 | 56% | 14 767 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 4 290 081 | 44% | 12 786 | 46% |
| Total | 9 779 615 | 27 553 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 46 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 7, Gauteng 16, Kwa-Zulu Natal 14, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 8, which brings the total to 52 648 deaths.
We convey ou condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 471 164, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11355 | 183 765 | 209 |
| Free State | 3635 | 77 653 | 1 597 |
| Gauteng | 10229 | 400 389 | 2 647 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10166 | 318 030 | 5 434 |
| Limpopo | 2209 | 60 592 | 283 |
| Mpumalanga | 1338 | 72 156 | 1 006 |
| North West | 1455 | 60 084 | 1 886 |
| Northern Cape | 819 | 32 705 | 2 511 |
| Western Cape | 11442 | 265 790 | 5 081 |
| Total | 52 648 | 1 471 164 | 20 654 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is
231 605
Dr Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
