Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 Statistics in South Africa (3 May 2021) By : APO Group Date: 4 May 2021 Share : Tests conducted: 10,715,773 Positive cases identified: 1,584,961 Total recoveries: 1,508,558 Total deaths: 54,452 New cases: 897 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.