Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 473 700 with 3 184 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 06 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 192712 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 77453 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 393555 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 320579 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 59414 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 67148 | 4,6 |
| North West | 58297 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32529 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 272013 | 18,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1473700 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 469 756 with 33 187 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 783 582 | 56% | 15 270 | 46% |
| PUBLIC | 3 686 174 | 44% | 17 917 | 54% |
| Total | 8 469 756 | 33 187 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 278 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 20, Free State 20, Gauteng 50, Kwa-Zulu Natal 109, Limpopo 3, Mpumalanga 19 and Western Cape 57 which brings the total to 46 180 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 1 340 497, representing a recovery rate of 91%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total
Recoveries |
Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10940 | 178 949 | 2 823 |
| Free State | 2846 | 66 380 | 8 227 |
| Gauteng | 8592 | 377 309 | 7 654 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9069 | 271 201 | 40 309 |
| Limpopo | 1493 | 55 129 | 2 792 |
| Mpumalanga | 1053 | 62 934 | 3 161 |
| North West | 1008 | 50 074 | 7 215 |
| Northern Cape | 599 | 28 354 | 3 576 |
| Western Cape | 10580 | 250 167 | 11 266 |
| Total | 46 180 | 1 340 497 | 87 023 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
