Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Friday received a donation of R1 million worth of water tanks as well as 50 000 surgical masks and 400 thermometers from the Chinese embassy in Pretoria
Pretoria – , to boost hygiene in several South African schools amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
“President Xi Jinping highly appreciates the anti-pandemic measures and achievements of the South African government under the strong leadership of president Ramaphosa, while president Ramaphosa regards China as the true friend and reliable partner of South Africa and the African continent in the face of difficulties and challenges,” said Li.
“It is our turn to reciprocate the brotherhood and goodwill of South African brothers and sisters. Up to now, the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese enterprises, Chinese non-profit organisations such as Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation, and local Chinese communities in South Africa have donated millions of rand and tens of thousands of personal protective equipment like face masks, protective clothes, and testing kits to South Africa.
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