Media Statement
3 December 2020
As announced by His Excellency, President MC Ramaphosa, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 800 872 with 4 400 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 03 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 132149 | 16,5 |
| Free State | 59173 | 7,4 |
| Gauteng | 236086 | 29,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 129276 | 16,1 |
| Limpopo | 18724 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31556 | 3,9 |
| North West | 34955 | 4,4 |
| Northern Cape | 23308 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 135645 | 16,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 800872 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 500 669 tests have been completed, of which 31 999 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 170 496 | 58% | 19 276 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 2 330 173 | 42% | 12 723 | 40% |
| Total | 5 500 669 | 31 999 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 94 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 42 , Free State 11, Gauteng 8, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5 and Western Cape 28. This brings the total deaths to 21 803.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 4720 | 119 211 |
| Free State | 1957 | 51 575 |
| Gauteng | 5026 | 229 041 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3372 | 118 509 |
| Limpopo | 506 | 17 791 |
| Mpumalanga | 614 | 30 521 |
| North West | 566 | 33 717 |
| Northern Cape | 313 | 20 756 |
| Western Cape | 4729 | 118 246 |
| Total | 21 803 | 739 367 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
