Media Statement
29 December 2020
As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 021 451 with 9580 cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 29 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 168090 | 16,5 |
| Free State | 61974 | 6,1 |
| Gauteng | 278516 | 27,3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 188782 | 18,5 |
| Limpopo | 23356 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 35511 | 3,5 |
| North West | 38957 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 24974 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 201291 | 19,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1021451 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 500 482 tests have been conducted with 31 457 tests completed since the last report.
Regrettably, today we report 497 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 137 , Free State 3, Gauteng 68, Kwa-Zulu Natal 114, Limpopo 13, Mpumalanga 2, Northern Cape 2 and Western
Cape 158.
This brings the total to 27 568 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries currently stand at 858 456. This represents a recovery rate of 84%.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
