Race On to Rescue Scammed South Africans Stuck in China

51 South Africans have been detained by the Chinese government to provide testimony after Owen Wang, who claimed to represent Sanda Youth International, made arrangements for them to teach in Asia under study visas. Foreign Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and the Chinese ambassador for South Africa are working to secure the release of the group.

Left: Foreign Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Top-right: South African flag. Bottom-right: Chinese flag.

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