Media Statement
16 November 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 752 269 with 1 245 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 16 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 108993 | 14,5 |
| Free State | 58453 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 231733 | 30,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 124958 | 16,6 |
| Limpopo | 18235 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 30705 | 4,1 |
| North West | 34334 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 22751 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 122107 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 752269 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 142 947 with 12 755 new tests conducted since the last report.
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 73 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 32, Free State 23, Gauteng 7 and Western Cape 11.
This brings the total deaths to 20 314. Of the 73 deaths, 15 reportedly occurred in the last 48 hours: 7 in the Eastern Cape, 2 in Gauteng, and 6 in the 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 695 496 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,5%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Gauteng | 4889 | 224 840 | 2 004 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3287 | 116 497 | 5 174 |
| Western Cape | 4464 | 111 759 | 5 884 |
| Eastern Cape | 4086 | 96 300 | 8 607 |
| Free State | 1686 | 48 227 | 8 540 |
| North West | 510 | 32 100 | 1 724 |
| Mpumalanga | 611 | 29 665 | 429 |
| Limpopo | 480 | 17 369 | 386 |
| Northern Cape | 301 | 18 739 | 3 711 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 314 | 695 496 | 36 459 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
