Media Statement
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 821 889 with 4 011 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 08 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 139 055 | 16,9 |
| Free State | 59 417 | 7,2 |
| Gauteng | 239 099 | 29,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 132 607 | 16,1 |
| Limpopo | 18 883 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 819 | 3,9 |
| North West | 35 145 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 23 488 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 142 376 | 17,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 821 889 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 640 042 tests have been completed, of which 28 127 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 256 320 | 58% | 20 562 | 73% |
| PUBLIC | 2 383 722 | 42% | 7 565 | 27% |
| Total | 5 640 042 | 28 127 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 183 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 82, Free State 20, Gauteng 11, KwaZulu-Natal 13, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 50 which brings the total to 22 432 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 | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 5 060 | 126 012 | 7 983 |
| Free State | 2 015 | 53 068 | 4 334 |
| Gauteng | 5 053 | 229 547 | 4 499 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3 406 | 119 413 | 9 788 |
| Limpopo | 512 | 17 963 | 408 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 802 | 400 |
| North West | 566 | 33 834 | 745 |
| Northern Cape | 333 | 21 016 | 2 139 |
| Western Cape | 4 870 | 121 417 | 16 089 |
| Total | 22 432 | 753 072 | 46 385 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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