On November 27, 2025, Mr. Pan Qingjiang, Consul General of China in Johannesburg exchanged views with the delegation of student leaders of Witwatersrand University before their visit to China.

Consul General Pan briefed with the significance of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He further elaborated on the China's development achievements and vision from four perspectives: driven by innovation, defined by green development, rooted in the people, and committed to cooperation and mutual benefit. He encouraged the visiting students to get a better understanding of China's history, culture, and modernization through field trips to China, and enhance mutual understanding between the youth of two countries.

Jerome September, Dean of Student Affairs, Tshegofatso Mogaladi, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, and student representatives thanked the Consulate General for its support and said they looked forward to a fruitful visit to China and would continue to strengthen communication and jointly promote China-South Africa friendship.