Department of Social Development Leaders

Ms. Nokuzola Tolashe
Minister: Social Development
Mr. Ganief Hendriecks
Deputy Minister: Social Development
Director General: Social Development

Testing Data

A total of 152 390 COVID-19 tests have been conducted as per table below:

Sector

Total tested

New tested

PRIVATE

92 909

61%

3 408

39%

PUBLIC

59 481

39%

5 412

61%

Grand Total

152 390

 

8 820

 

Case Data

There are 267 new COVID-19 cases, with the total number of confirmed cases at 4 220

Province

Total cases for 23 April 2020

New cases on 24 April 2020

Total cases for 24 April 2020

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

417

63

480

11,4

Free State

106

5

111

2,6

Gauteng

1252

28

1281

30,4

KwaZulu- Natal

807

34

841

19,9

Limpopo

27

2

29

0,7

Mpumalanga

23

1

24

0,6

North West

25

0

25

0,6

Northern Cape

16

0

16

0,4

Western Cape

1279

134

1413

33,5

Unknown

1

0

0

0,0

Total

3953

267

4220

100

Deaths and Recoveries

Today we regretably report 4 new deaths. This brings the total to 79. We convey our condolences to the families of the deceased and appreciate the health workers who treated the deceased parents.

The new deaths are from the following provinces:

Western Cape: 2

KZN:  2