Media Statement
12 November 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 744 732.
| Province | Total cases for 12 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 105267 | 14,1 |
| Free State | 58217 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 231074 | 31,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 124453 | 16,7 |
| Limpopo | 18063 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 30520 | 4,1 |
| North West | 34131 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 22575 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 120432 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 744732 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 063 457 with 25 675 new tests conducted since the last report.
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 65 more deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 37, Free State 18, Gauteng 1, Kwa-Zulu Natal 1 and Western Cape 8. This brings the total of COVID-19 related deaths to 20 076.
Of the 65 deaths, 17 are reported to have occurred in the last 48 hours: 8 in Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State, 1 in KwaZulu Natal and 5 in 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 690 903 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,7%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 3971 | 94 799 | 6497 |
| Free State | 1636 | 47 284 | 9297 |
| Gauteng | 4873 | 224 817 | 1384 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3269 | 116 187 | 4997 |
| Limpopo | 476 | 17 074 | 513 |
| Mpumalanga | 610 | 29 312 | 598 |
| North West | 510 | 31 671 | 1950 |
| Northern Cape | 301 | 18 672 | 3602 |
| Western Cape | 4430 | 111 087 | 4915 |
| National | 20 076 | 690 903 | 33753 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
