Media Statement
30 October 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 723 682 with 1 912 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 30 October 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 96093 | 13,3 |
| Free State | 56746 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 228432 | 31,6 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 122954 | 17,0 |
| Limpopo | 17497 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 29763 | 4,1 |
| North West | 33256 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 21836 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 117105 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 723682 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 800 823 with 23 214 new tests conducted since the last report.
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 66 COVID-19 related deaths today: 21 from Eastern Cape, 2 from Gauteng, 7 from the Free State, 8 from KwaZulu Natal, 2 from Mpumalanga, 18 from North West, 4 from Northern Cape and 4 from Western Cape.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 19 230. Of the 66 deaths reported today, 10 were reported to have occurred in the past 24-48 hours: 1 in the Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State, 2 from Gauteng, and 4 from Western Cape.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 653 052 which translates to a recovery rate of 90%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 3646 | 89158 | 3289 |
| Free State | 1505 | 42658 | 12583 |
| Gauteng | 4719 | 207697 | 16016 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3222 | 112840 | 6892 |
| Limpopo | 458 | 16520 | 519 |
| Mpumalanga | 605 | 28463 | 695 |
| North West | 452 | 29356 | 3448 |
| Northern Cape | 266 | 17932 | 3638 |
| Western Cape | 4357 | 108428 | 4320 |
| National | 19230 | 653052 | 51400 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
