ANC welcomes assistance from the People’s Republic of China

14 April 2020

The African National Congress (ANC) joins all patriotic and peace-loving South Africans in welcoming the much-needed assistance from the People’s Republic of China in our collective quest to control the spread of Coronavirus.

The personal protective equipment will come handy as South Africa intensify its war against the COVID-19 pandemic. It will help protect those who are the frontline of the fight to save the lives Of our citizens and who are most at risk of getting infected.

Our solidarity with the people of China is comes a long way and has endured over many decades. We share a perspective of creating a world order where no one dies from preventable disease. Through our own humane solidarity efforts, South Africa continues to collaborate with the People's Republic of China across different facets, including but not limited to, trade relations, educational exchange programs and other social relieve interventions.

The ANC also commends South African companies who were among the first to mobilise resources and medical supplies to assist the Chinese health authorities when China was grappling with coronavirus in the early stages.

We wish to thank the Chinese government under the leadership of the Communist party of China most heartily. All these humanitarian acts are necessary to flatten the curve and save lives.

Issued by Pule Mabe, National Spokesperson, ANC, 14 April 2020