Media Statement
23 April 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 572 985.
| Province | Total cases for 23 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195952 | 12,5 |
| Free State | 87021 | 5,5 |
| Gauteng | 421261 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336142 | 21,4 |
| Limpopo | 63739 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 77544 | 4,9 |
| North West | 66573 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 38885 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 285868 | 18,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1572985 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 481 576. Of these 33 903 tests were completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 880 463 | 56% | 18 953 | 56% |
| PUBLIC | 4 601 113 | 44% | 14 950 | 44% |
| Total | 10 481 576 | 33 903 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 71 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 14, Free State 2, Gauteng 3, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 40, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 2, which brings the total to 54 066 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 499 110, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11507 | 184 234 | 211 |
| Free State | 3819 | 80 689 | 2 513 |
| Gauteng | 10567 | 407 603 | 3 091 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10352 | 320 723 | 5 067 |
| Limpopo | 2256 | 61 178 | 305 |
| Mpumalanga | 1393 | 75 181 | 970 |
| North West | 1706 | 62 257 | 2 610 |
| Northern Cape | 882 | 34 949 | 3 054 |
| Western Cape | 11584 | 272 296 | 1 988 |
| Total | 54 066 | 1 499 110 | 19 809 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
