Department of Social Development Leaders

Mr. Ganief Hendriecks
Deputy Minister: Social Development
Advocate Gugulethu Thimane
Acting Director General: Social Development
Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga
Acting Minister: Social Development

Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 2 783 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 783. The total number of tests conducted to date is 100 827.

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The provincial breakdown is as follows:

 

GAUTENG                                                                 1018

 

WESTERN CAPE                                                         717

 

KWAZULU – NATAL                                                    591

 

EASTERN CAPE                                                          246

 

FREE STATE                                                              100

 

LIMPOPO                                                                  26

 

NORTH WEST                                                            24

 

MPUMALANGA                                                           23

 

NORTHERN CAPE                                                       16

 

UNALLOCATED                                                          22

 

Today we regrettably report 2 new COVID-19 related deaths. Both deceased are from the Western Cape. This increases the total number of deaths to 50. We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the health workers who were treating the deceased patients.


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