Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 546 735.
| Province | Total cases for 30 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 391 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 155 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 413 871 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 333 887 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 136 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 74 861 | 4,8 |
| North West | 63 666 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 172 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 282 596 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 546 735 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 844 835 with 24 842 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 527 079 | 56% | 15 659 | 63% |
| PUBLIC | 4 317 756 | 44% | 9 183 | 37% |
| Total | 9 844 835 | 24 842 |
Deaths and Recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 78 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 7, Gauteng 45, KwaZulu-Natal 9, Limpopo 7, Mpumalanga 4, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 3 which brings the total to 52 788 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 1 473 588, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 359 | 183 846 | 186 |
| Free State | 3 647 | 77 977 | 1 531 |
| Gauteng | 10 295 | 401 306 | 2 270 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 176 | 318 241 | 5 470 |
| Limpopo | 2 216 | 60 646 | 274 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 346 | 72 583 | 932 |
| North West | 1 478 | 60 085 | 2 103 |
| Northern Cape | 822 | 32 803 | 2 547 |
| Western Cape | 11 449 | 266 101 | 5 046 |
| Total | 52 788 | 1 473 588 | 20 359 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 251 707 as at 18.30, 30 March 2020.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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