(Video edited by Xia Yuanyuan)
Students at the Marhulana Primary School were overjoyed on November 7, 2016. Not only did they get to meet their president, but their school received a donation of 15 computers, desks and chairs as part of the Fifth National Imbizo Focus Week in South Africa.
The under-equipped school, located about 45 km north of Johannesburg, now finally has access to a computer lab for e-learning.
The new Lenovo computers, a top Chinese brand, desks and chairs were donated by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa. The embassy also handed over sports equipment including footballs, netballs and table tennis sets.
Students at the Marhulana Primary School welcome guests with songs and dances (LI JIANGUO)
The story of the computer lab began in July when South African President Jacob Zuma visited the Marhulana Primary School as part of Mandela Day commemorations. Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Tian Xuejun joined the president for the celebration.
Zuma encouraged students to work hard to become leaders and professionals in all fields in the future, adding that China as a big country not only helps universities, but also helps youth in smaller schools.
Zuma said he attributed the fast development China has achieved to Chinese people being disciplined, industrious and principled.
(Reporting from South Africa)
