As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 231 597.
| Province | Total cases for 10 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 180689 | 14,7 |
| Free State | 66760 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 333842 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 252115 | 20,5 |
| Limpopo | 37197 | 3,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 45894 | 3,7 |
| North West | 46451 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 27648 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 241001 | 19,6 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1231597 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 7 183 893 tests have been completed with 63 046 tests conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 174 664 | 58% | 36 080 | 57% |
| PUBLIC | 3 009 229 | 42% | 26 966 | 43% |
| Total | 7 183 893 | 63 046 |
Regrettably, we report a further 339 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 77 , Free State 19, Gauteng 28, Kwa-Zulu Natal 71, Limpopo 14, Mpumalanga 10, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape
- This brings the total deaths to 33 163.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries now stand at 966 368, representing a recovery rate of 78,4%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total
Recoveries |
Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 8739 | 165 060 | 6 890 |
| Free State | 2295 | 56 172 | 8 293 |
| Gauteng | 6170 | 281 400 | 46 272 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 5241 | 154 240 | 92 634 |
| Limpopo | 677 | 26 453 | 10 067 |
| Mpumalanga | 707 | 37 370 | 7 817 |
| North West | 703 | 35 741 | 10 007 |
| Northern Cape | 444 | 23 529 | 3 675 |
| Western Cape | 8187 | 186 403 | 46 411 |
| Total | 33 163 | 966 368 | 232 066 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health ENDS
