Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa on 26 May 2021 is 1 649 977, with 4 424 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.
| Province | Total cases for 27 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 197 462 | 12.0 |
| Free State | 99 517 | 6.0 |
| Gauteng | 450 377 | 27.3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 339 376 | 20.6 |
| Limpopo | 65 086 | 3.9 |
| Mpumalanga | 81 806 | 5.0 |
| North West | 74 706 | 4.5 |
| Northern Cape | 49 046 | 3.0 |
| Western Cape | 292 601 | 17.7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 1 649 977 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 495 627. Of these 43 442 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 473 512 | 56% | 23 591 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 5 022 115 | 44% | 19 851 | 46% |
| Total | 11 495 627 | 43 442 |
Deaths and Recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 93 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 17, Gauteng 42, KwaZulu-Natal 3, Limpopo 15, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and West- ern Cape 15 which brings the total to 56 170 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 548 092 representing a recovery rate of 93, 8%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 657 | 185 045 | 760 |
| Free State | 4 280 | 87 755 | 7 482 |
| Gauteng | 11 141 | 424 933 | 14 303 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 500 | 324 656 | 4 220 |
| Limpopo | 2 430 | 62 035 | 621 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 438 | 78 668 | 1 700 |
| North West | 1 889 | 67 039 | 5 778 |
| Northern Cape | 1 046 | 40 329 | 7 671 |
| Western Cape | 11 789 | 277 632 | 3 180 |
| Total | 56 170 | 1 548 092 | 45 715 |
Vaccination Rollout:
The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. These vaccinations were with the one- dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and are therefore completed vaccinations. As we indicated, the teams undertook data verification processes over the weekend in preparation for the finalization of a public facing live dashboard. The number reflected today is a result of this process, which removed duplications and vaccinations assigned incorrectly to Sisonke.
The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at midnight today is 348 436. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine.
Total individuals vaccinated; Sisonke and Pfizer first dose is 828 204.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
