Media Statement
4 December 2020
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 805 804 with 4 932 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 03 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 134021 | 16,6 |
| Free State | 59247 | 7,4 |
| Gauteng | 236653 | 29,4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 129889 | 16,1 |
| Limpopo | 18763 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31626 | 3,9 |
| North West | 35009 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 23377 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 137219 | 17,0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 805804 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 534 084 tests have been completed, of which 33 415 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 190 307 | 58% | 19 811 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 2 343 777 | 42% | 13 604 | 41% |
| Total | 5 534 084 | 33 415 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably 160 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 69 , Free State 26, Gauteng 6, Kwa-Zulu Natal 10, Limpopo 6, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 31. This brings the total to 21 963 deaths
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 | 4789 | 119 211 |
| Free State | 1983 | 51 722 |
| Gauteng | 5032 | 229 041 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3382 | 118 589 |
| Limpopo | 512 | 17 862 |
| Mpumalanga | 614 | 30 575 |
| North West | 566 | 33 717 |
| Northern Cape | 325 | 20 777 |
| Western Cape | 4760 | 118 956 |
| Total | 21 963 | 740 450 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
