Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa on 28 May 2021 is 1 659 070, with 4 515 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.
| Province | Total cases for 29 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 197 710 | 11,9 |
| Free State | 100 676 | 6,1 |
| Gauteng | 454 815 | 27,4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 339 674 | 20,5 |
| Limpopo | 65 307 | 3,9 |
| Mpumalanga | 82 277 | 5,0 |
| North West | 75 572 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 49 663 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 293 376 | 17,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 1 659 070 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 575 047. Of these 39 618 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 517 454 | 56% | 21 909 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 5 057 593 | 44% | 17 709 | 45% |
| Total | 11 575 047 | 39 618 |
Deaths and Recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 70 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 3, Gauteng 26, KwaZulu-Natal 3, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 4, North West 0, Northern Cape 24 and West- ern Cape 10 which brings the total to 56 363 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 1 554 184 representing a recovery rate of 93, 7%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 657 | 185 089 | 964 |
| Free State | 4 321 | 88 524 | 7 831 |
| Gauteng | 11 190 | 428 079 | 15 546 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 509 | 324 736 | 4 429 |
| Limpopo | 2 446 | 62 162 | 699 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 448 | 79 138 | 1 691 |
| North West | 1 889 | 67 386 | 6 297 |
| Northern Cape | 1 100 | 40 959 | 7 604 |
| Western Cape | 11 803 | 278 111 | 3 462 |
| Total | 56 363 | 1 554 184 | 48 523 |
Vaccination Rollout:
| VACCINATION | TOTAL |
| SISONKE | 479 768 |
| PHASE TWO | 484 108 |
| SISONKE & PFIZER | 963 876 |
The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at midnight today is 484 108. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Total individuals vaccinated; Sisonke and Pfizer first dose is 963 876.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
