Media Statement
29 April 2021
As if today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 579 536.
| Province | Total cases for 29 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196050 | 12,4 |
| Free State | 88507 | 5,6 |
| Gauteng | 422999 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336513 | 21,3 |
| Limpopo | 63858 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 78011 | 4,9 |
| North West | 67348 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 39743 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 286507 | 18,1 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1579536 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 625 030. Of these 23 137 tests were conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 954 549 | 56% | 13 350 | 58% |
| PUBLIC | 4 670 481 | 44% | 9 787 | 42% |
| Total | 10 625 030 | 23 137 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 46 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 13, Free State 11, Gauteng 14, Kwa-Zulu Natal 2, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape
3, which brings the total to 54 331 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 1 504 426, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11552 | 184 324 | 174 |
| Free State | 3854 | 81 543 | 3 110 |
| Gauteng | 10645 | 409 362 | 2 992 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10382 | 320 904 | 5 227 |
| Limpopo | 2266 | 61 301 | 291 |
| Mpumalanga | 1393 | 75 775 | 843 |
| North West | 1725 | 62 694 | 2 929 |
| Northern Cape | 894 | 35 431 | 3 418 |
| Western Cape | 11620 | 273 092 | 1 795 |
| Total | 54 331 | 1 504 426 | 20 779 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 307 591.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
