Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 545 431.
| Province | Total cases for 28 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 349 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 006 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 413 491 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333 748 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 112 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74 659 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63 521 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 105 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282 440 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 545 431 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 502 413 | 56% | 12 879 | 53% |
| PUBLIC | 4 301 458 | 44% | 11 377 | 47% |
| Total | 9 803 871 | 24 256 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 15 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 3, Gauteng 6, KwaZulu-Natal 1, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 4, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 1, which brings the total to 52 663 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 1 471 899, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 355 | 183 794 | 200 |
| Free State | 3 638 | 77 731 | 1 637 |
| Gauteng | 10 235 | 400 745 | 2 511 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 167 | 318 060 | 5 521 |
| Limpopo | 2 209 | 60 623 | 280 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 342 | 72 295 | 1 022 |
| North West | 1 455 | 60 084 | 1 982 |
| Northern Cape | 819 | 32 710 | 2 576 |
| Western Cape | 11 443 | 265 857 | 5 140 |
| Total | 52 663 | 1 471 899 | 20 869 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol remains 231 605.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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