As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 507 448.
| Province | Total cases for 24 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193773 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 79641 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 403074 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 327760 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61697 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 70511 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60541 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33705 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 276746 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1507448 100,0 | |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 967 460 with 34 510 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 052 177 | 56% | 20 153 | 58% |
| PUBLIC | 3 915 283 | 44% | 14 357 | 42% |
| Total | 8 967 460 | 34 510 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 110 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 5, Free State 61, Gaut- eng 12, Kwa-Zulu Natal 7, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 7, North West 0, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 17 This brings the total to 49 523 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 1 422 622, representing a recovery rate of 94%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11269 | 182 074 | 430 |
| Free State | 3195 | 69 709 | 6 737 |
| Gauteng | 9547 | 389 529 | 3 998 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9539 | 308 491 | 9 730 |
| Limpopo | 1840 | 58 677 | 1 180 |
| Mpumalanga | 1241 | 67 983 | 1 287 |
| North West | 1126 | 56 260 | 3 155 |
| Northern Cape | 664 | 30 750 | 2 291 |
| Western Cape | 11102 | 259 149 | 6 495 |
| Total | 49 523 | 1 422 622 | 35 303 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 41 809 as of 6 pm 23 February 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
