Media Statement
30 April 2021
As if today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 581 210.
| Province | Total cases for 30 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196070 | 12,4 |
| Free State | 88840 | 5,6 |
| Gauteng | 423545 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336584 | 21,3 |
| Limpopo | 63887 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 78130 | 4,9 |
| North West | 67522 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 39937 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 286695 | 18,1 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1581210 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 654 870. Of these 29 840 tests were conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 972 441 | 56% | 17 892 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 4 682 429 | 44% | 11 948 | 40% |
| Total | 10 654 870 | 29 840 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 19 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 1, Gauteng 7, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 1 which brings the total to 54 350 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 1 505 620, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11555 | 184 346 | 169 |
| Free State | 3855 | 81 715 | 3 270 |
| Gauteng | 10652 | 409 837 | 3 056 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10386 | 320 905 | 5 293 |
| Limpopo | 2266 | 61 331 | 290 |
| Mpumalanga | 1396 | 75 951 | 783 |
| North West | 1725 | 62 694 | 3 103 |
| Northern Cape | 894 | 35 587 | 3 456 |
| Western Cape | 11621 | 273 254 | 1 820 |
| Total | 54 350 | 1 505 620 | 21 240 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 317 656.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
