Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 Statistics in South Africa (02 August 2021) PRETORIA, South Africa, August 2, 2021/APO Group/ -- As of today the cumulative number of COVID19 cases identified in SA is 2 461 758 with 5 575 new cases reported. Today 246 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 72 437 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 238 388 with a recovery rate of 90,9% Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.