Latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa (23 Nov 2020)

As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 769 759 with 2 080 new cases identified since the last report. We have registered a positivity rate of 14%, which is concerning.

Province Total cases for 23 November 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 118688 15,4
Free State 58796 7,6
Gauteng 233164 30,3
KwaZulu-Natal 126130 16,4
Limpopo 18408 2,4
Mpumalanga 31086 4,0
North West 34600 4,5
Northern Cape 22968 3,0
Western Cape 125919 16,4
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 769759 100,0

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 305 343 with 14 377 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 3 070 212 58% 7 355 51%
PUBLIC 2 235 131 42% 7 022 49%
Total 5 305 343   14 377  

 

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 65 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 26, Free State 19, Gauteng 2, Limpopo 3, North West 8 and Western Cape 7. This brings the total to 20 968 deaths. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health- care workers that treated the deceased patients.

Our recoveries now stand at 711 195 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,4%

Province Total Deaths Total

Recoveries

Active Cases
Gauteng 4970 227 911 283
KwaZulu-Natal 3309 117 238 5 583
Western Cape 4530 113 658 7 731
Eastern Cape 4379 103 210 11 099
Free State 1826 49 311 7 659
North West 549 32 861 1 190
Mpumalanga 614 30 088 384
Limpopo 490 17 620 298
Northern Cape 301 19 298 3 369
Total 20 968 711 195 37 596

 

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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