Media Statement
23 November 2020
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 769 759 with 2 080 new cases identified since the last report. We have registered a positivity rate of 14%, which is concerning
| Province | Total cases for 23 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 118688 | 15,4 |
| Free State | 58796 | 7,6 |
| Gauteng | 233164 | 30,3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 126130 | 16,4 |
| Limpopo | 18408 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 31086 | 4,0 |
| North West | 34600 | 4,5 |
| Northern Cape | 22968 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 125919 | 16,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 769759 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 305 343 with 14 377 new tests conducted since the last report.
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 65 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 26, Free State 19, Gauteng 2, Limpopo 3, North West 8 and Western Cape 7.
This brings the total to 20 968 deaths.
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 711 195 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,4%
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
