As of May 30th, South Africa has reported 30,967 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 1,727 new cases in the last 24 hours. A total of 701,883 tests have been conducted, with 21,708 tests in the last reporting cycle. The Western Cape accounts for the majority of cases at 20160 cases, representing 65.1% of the national total. South Africa also reported 32 additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 643 deaths. Recoveries stand at 16,116, translating to a 52% recovery rate.

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Media Release
30 May 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is
30 967, with 1727 new cases reported from the last 24 hour testing cycle.
Case Data
Testing Data
A total of 701 883 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 21 708 tests have been
conducted since the last report.
Province
Total cases for 30 May
2020
Percentage total
Eastern Cape 3759 12,1
Free State 261 0,8
Gauteng 3773 12,2
KwaZulu-Natal 2476 8,0
Limpopo 173 0,6
Mpumalanga 113 0,4
North West 162 0,5
Northern Cape 57 0,2
Western Cape 20160 65,1
Unknown 33 0,1
Total 30967 100,0

2. Reported COVID-19 Deaths:
Regrettably, we report 32 more COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national
deaths to 643
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care
workers who treated the deceased.
The recoveries to date are 16 116 which translates to a recovery rate of 52%.
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
Sector Total tested New tested
Private 347 508 50% 11 674 54%
Public 354 375 50% 10 034 46%
Grand Total 701 883 21 708
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 82 1987
Free State 8 123
Gauteng 31 2035
KwaZulu Natal 52 1180
Limpopo 3 140
Mpumalanga 0 67
North West 1 45
Northern Cape 1 31
Western Cape 465 10508
Total 643 16116

3. Gender Distribution Deaths:
Age Distribution Deaths:
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
Male (%) Female (%) Total
338 (52,6%) 305 (47,4%) 643
Age Deaths Percentage
0-9 2 0,3
10-19 2 0,3
20-29 4 0,6
30-39 39 6
40-49 70 10,8
50-59 160 24,8
60-69 169 26,2
70-79 124 19,2
80-89 59 9,1
90-99 14 2,7
643 100