Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 521 706.
| Province | Total cases for 08 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 129 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80 680 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 406 950 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 330 678 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 342 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 72 021 | 4,7 |
| North West | 61 556 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34 379 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 278 971 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 521 706 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 269 122 with 13 630 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 213 172 | 56% | 5 834 | 43% |
| PUBLIC | 4 055 950 | 44% | 7 796 | 57% |
| Total | 9 269 122 | 13 630 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 125 more COVID-19 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 31, Gauteng 8, Kwa-Zulu Natal 7, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 5, North West 46, Northern Cape 18 and Western Cape 10 which brings the total to 50 803 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 1 442 045, representing a recovery rate of 94,7%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 314 | 182 562 | 253 |
| Free State | 3 393 | 72 496 | 4 791 |
| Gauteng | 9 862 | 394 172 | 2 916 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 748 | 311 749 | 9 181 |
| Limpopo | 1 917 | 59 747 | 678 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 283 | 69 760 | 978 |
| North West | 1 249 | 57 887 | 2 420 |
| Northern Cape | 744 | 31 605 | 2 030 |
| Western Cape | 11 293 | 262 067 | 5 611 |
| Total | 50 803 | 1 442 045 | 28 858 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 107 054 as of 6.30 pm 8 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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