Media Statement
6 December 2020
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 814 565 with 4 116 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 06 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 136 772 | 16,8 |
| Free State | 59 351 | 7,3 |
| Gauteng | 237 719 | 29,2 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 131 350 | 16,1 |
| Limpopo | 18 836 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 737 | 3,9 |
| North West | 35 093 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 23 450 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 140 257 | 17,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 814 565 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 592 663 tests have been completed, of which 26 735 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 225 900 | 58% | 16 055 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 2 366 763 | 42% | 10 680 | 40% |
| Total | 5 592 663 | 26 735 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 139 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 124, Gauteng 1 and Western Cape 14. This brings the total deaths to 22 206.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total
Recoveries |
Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 4978 | 122 078 | 9716 |
| Free State | 1986 | 51 739 | 5626 |
| Gauteng | 5040 | 229 041 | 3638 |
| KwaZulu-
Natal |
3388 | 118 877 | 9085 |
| Limpopo | 512 | 17 890 | 434 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 575 | 545 |
| North West | 566 | 33 764 | 763 |
| Northern Cape | 325 | 20 821 | 2304 |
| Western
Cape |
4794 | 119 995 | 15 468 |
| Total | 22 206 | 744 780 | 47 579 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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