Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 545 979.
| Province | Total cases for 29 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 362 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 078 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 413 641 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333 795 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 124 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74 779 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63 562 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 134 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282 504 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 545 979 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 819 994 with 16 123 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 511 419 | 56% | 9 006 | 56% |
| PUBLIC | 4 308 573 | 44% | 7 117 | 44% |
| UNKNOWN | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Total | 9 819 994 | 16 123 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 47 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 2, Gauteng 15, KwaZulu -Natal 0, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 23, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 3 which brings the total to 52 710 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 1 472 645, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 358 | 183 798 | 206 |
| Free State | 3 640 | 77 757 | 1 681 |
| Gauteng | 10 250 | 401 049 | 2 342 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 167 | 318 217 | 5 411 |
| Limpopo | 2 209 | 60 643 | 272 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 342 | 72 449 | 988 |
| North West | 1 478 | 60 084 | 2 000 |
| Northern Cape | 820 | 32 741 | 2 573 |
| Western Cape | 11 446 | 265 907 | 5 151 |
| Total | 52 710 | 1 472 645 | 20 624 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 239 665 as at 18.30, 29 March 2020.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
