On 20 April 2022, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa and the South African Department of Social Development held a handover ceremony of donation for disaster relief. Ambassador Chen Xiaodong of the People's Republic of China to South Africa, and Mr. Lindiwe Zulu, South African Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the ANC International Relations Committee attended the ceremony among other participants.

Ambassador Chen said that the recent heavy rainfall and floods in KNZ have resulted in significant casualties and property losses. The Chinese people’s thoughts and prayers are with KZN. President Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to President Ramaphosa to express on behalf of the Chinese government and people deep sympathy and sincere condolences to all South Africans affected by the disaster. President Xi pointed out that China and South Africa have special friendly relations. China shares the feelings of South Africans that are suffering from the disaster. President Xi Jinping also said that under the strong leadership of President Ramaphosa and the government, people in the affected areas will overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes at an early date.

Ambassador Chen said that floods are merciless and it takes solidarity to emerge from them. China and South Africa are good brothers, partners and friends. In the face of major natural disasters like this, China and South Africa have always stood by and fought together with each other. The assistance China provides to South Africa today reflect our efforts and determination to help South Africa tide over the difficult time together. It is believed that the people of KZN will overcome the disaster and come back to normal life at an early date.

Minister Zulu said that the South African side is very grateful that Chinese President Xi Jinping had already sent a message of condolence to President Ramaphosa. In South Africa, there’s a saying that “When people find themselves in difficult situation, its usually their neighbors who come running first”. China's generous donation fully demonstrates the profound friendship of the Chinese government and people towards the people of South Africa. It helps greatly with hardship alleviation and post-disaster reconstruction. China always talks about "win-win" situation, where two nations get together and treat each other as partners on equal footing, despite their difference in size and strength. South Africa regards China as a good and reliable partner, and appreciates China's support. South Africa will learn from China's successful experience in disaster relief to help the stricken areas resume normal life at an early date.