On 25 July, Minister Zhou Maoyi of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa attended and addressed a community care event in Germiston organized by China Hong Kong Association SA. Also present were Zhou Yujiang, Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, Christopher Malematja, Member of the National Assembly and Deputy President of the South African Civic Organisation, Dora Mlambo, Member of the Mayoral Committee of the City of Ekurhuleni, as well as representatives of the local Chinese community and more than 1,000 local residents.

In his speech, Minister Zhou emphasized that the Chinese community have invested and built businesses across South Africa while supporting public welfare initiatives, making important contributions to local economic and social development, job creation, and the well-being of local communities. At the same time, people from all sectors of the South African society have provided valuable support and assistance to Chinese businesses in the country. Minister Zhou encouraged members of the Chinese community to continue operating in compliance with laws and regulations, better integrate into local society, fulfill their social responsibilities, create a favorable environment for their development, and make even greater contributions to China–South Africa friendship.

During the event, China Hong Kong Association SA distributed donated supplies to local residents.