Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 073 887 with 16 726 new cases identified since the last report. This represents a positivity rate of 33.4%.
| Province | Total cases for 01 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 171 921 | 16,0 |
| Free State | 63 023 | 5,9 |
| Gauteng | 291 392 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 204 959 | 19,1 |
| Limpopo | 25 975 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 37 460 | 3,5 |
| North West | 40 793 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25 576 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 212 788 | 19,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 073 887 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests done to date is 6 659 318 with 50 110 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 868 657 | 58% | 29 388 | 59% |
| PUBLIC | 2 790 661 | 42% | 20 722 | 41% |
| Total | 6 659 318 | 50 110 |
Regrettably, 418 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported today: Eastern Cape 66 , Free State 8 , Gauteng 66, KwaZulu-Natal 134, Mpumalanga 6, and Western Cape 138. This brings the total detected deaths to 28 887.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 7 382 | 157 216 | 7 323 |
| Free State | 2 176 | 55 156 | 5 691 |
| Gauteng | 5 615 | 254 657 | 31 120 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 528 | 144 549 | 55 882 |
| Limpopo | 592 | 20 865 | 4 518 |
| Mpumalanga | 650 | 33 292 | 3 518 |
| North West | 577 | 34 659 | 5 557 |
| Northern Cape | 390 | 23 071 | 2 115 |
| Western Cape | 6 977 | 164 236 | 41 575 |
| Total | 28 887 | 887 701 | 157 299 |
The total recoveries are 887 701, representing a recovery rate of 82,6%.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
