Media Statement
As announced by his Excellency President MC Ramaphosa, today the total cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 011 871.
| Province | Total cases for 28 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 167 239 | 16,5 |
| Free State | 61 874 | 6,1 |
| Gauteng | 276 133 | 27,3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 185 946 | 18,4 |
| Limpopo | 22 896 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 35 162 | 3,5 |
| North West | 38 673 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 24 920 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 199 028 | 19,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1011871 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 469 025 tests have been conducted with 23 707 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 754 957 | 58% | 12 790 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 2 714 068 | 42% | 10 917 | 46% |
| Total | 6 469 025 | 23 707 |
Regrettably, today we report a further 336 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 109, Free State 8, Gauteng 22, KwaZulu-Natal 49 and Western Cape 148. This brings the total to 27 071 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries currently stand at 849 974. This represents a recovery rate of 84%.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 7 034 | 155 056 | 5 149 |
| Free State | 2 160 | 54 467 | 5 247 |
| Gauteng | 5 356 | 247 332 | 23 445 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 020 | 133 286 | 48 640 |
| Limpopo | 543 | 19 607 | 2 746 |
| Mpumalanga | 638 | 32 425 | 2 099 |
| North West | 577 | 34 376 | 3 720 |
| Northern Cape | 377 | 22 137 | 2 406 |
| Western Cape | 6 366 | 151 261 | 41 401 |
| 27 071 | 849 947 | 134 853 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
