Media Statement
4 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 517 666.
| Province | Total cases for 04 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194022 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80389 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 405860 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 329909 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62192 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 71525 | 4,7 |
| North West | 61264 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34203 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 278302 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1517666 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 178 323 with 30 799 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 170 141 | 56% | 16 531 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 4 008 182 | 44% | 14 268 | 46% |
| Total | 9 178 323 | 30 799 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 96 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 5, Free State 25, Gauteng 27, Kwa-Zulu Natal 17, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 18. This brings the total to 50 462 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 436 010, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11310 | 182 427 | 285 |
| Free State | 3323 | 70 932 | 6 134 |
| Gauteng | 9797 | 393 097 | 2 966 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9715 | 310 715 | 9 479 |
| Limpopo | 1905 | 59 369 | 918 |
| Mpumalanga | 1271 | 69 073 | 1 181 |
| North West | 1203 | 57 664 | 2 397 |
| Northern Cape | 695 | 31 417 | 2 091 |
| Western Cape | 11243 | 261 316 | 5 743 |
| Total | 50 462 | 1 436 010 | 31 194 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 92 029 as of 6.30 pm 4 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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