On 25 June, Minister Zhou Maoyi of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa met with Limpopo Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, in Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo Province. Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Venetia Masingi, was also present. The two sides held discussions on protecting the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and institutions in the province.

Minister Zhou expressed appreciation to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo for working to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, projects and institutions, safeguard their lawful rights and interests while they live, work and conduct business in South Africa, and respond promptly and effectively to relevant cases. Minister Zhou noted that, under the current circumstances, the Chinese Embassy hopes to deepen communication and cooperation with the Limpopo Police to further enhance risk alerts and security precautions.

Lieutenant General Hadebe said that the SAPS in Limpopo will continue to take necessary measures to maintain public order and community safety across the province, including ensuring the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions.