Media Statement
5 March 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 518 979.
| Province | Total cases for 05 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194053 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80495 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 406198 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 330226 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62257 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 71641 | 4,7 |
| North West | 61340 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34260 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 278509 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1518979 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 207 347 with 29 024 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 185 083 | 56% | 14 942 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 4 022 264 | 44% | 14 082 | 49% |
| Total | 9 207 347 | 29 024 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 104 more COVID-19 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 4, Free State 29, Gauteng 16, Kwa-Zulu Natal 8, Limpopo 12, Mpumalanga 3, North West 0, Northern Cape 15 and West- ern Cape 17. This brings the total to 50 566 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 1 437 050, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11314 | 182 480 | 259 |
| Free State | 3352 | 71 022 | 6 121 |
| Gauteng | 9813 | 393 159 | 3 226 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9723 | 310 863 | 9 640 |
| Limpopo | 1917 | 59 490 | 850 |
| Mpumalanga | 1274 | 69 296 | 1 071 |
| North West | 1203 | 57 664 | 2 473 |
| Northern Cape | 710 | 31 489 | 2 061 |
| Western Cape | 11260 | 261 587 | 5 662 |
| Total | 50 566 | 1 437 050 | 31 363 |
Vaccination Rollout
We are very encouraged to have reached a milestone of over 100 000 health care workers vaccinat- ed. The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 100 180 as of 6.30 pm 5 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
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