Media Statement
14 November 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 749 182 with 2 237 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 14 November 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 107515 | 14,4 |
| Free State | 58371 | 7,8 |
| Gauteng | 231479 | 30,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 124774 | 16,7 |
| Limpopo | 18170 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 30611 | 4,1 |
| North West | 34266 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 22669 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 121327 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 749182 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 110 384 with 23 497 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 2 953 407 | 58% | 14 385 | 61% |
| PUBLIC | 2 156 977 | 42% | 9 112 | 39% |
| Total | 5 110 384 | 23 497 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 53 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 34, Free State 6, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5 and Western Cape 8. This brings the total to
20 206. Of the 53 deaths, 19 reportedly occurred in the last 48 hours: 8 in the Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State,1 in KwaZulu Natal and 7 in the Western Cape.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health- care workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 693 261 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,5%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total
Recoveries |
Active Cases |
| Gauteng | 4877 | 224 817 | 1 785 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3281 | 116 351 | 5 142 |
| Western Cape | 4449 | 111 598 | 5 280 |
| Eastern Cape | 4034 | 94 799 | 8 682 |
| Free State | 1663 | 48 109 | 8 599 |
| North West | 510 | 32 100 | 1 656 |
| Mpumalanga | 611 | 29 513 | 487 |
| Limpopo | 480 | 17 274 | 416 |
| Northern Cape | 301 | 18 700 | 3 668 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 206 | 693 261 | 35 715 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
