On 6 October 2026, Ren Faqiang, Consul General of China in Cape Town, met Lieutenant General Dyantyi, the newly appointed Police Commissioner, at the Provincial Head Office of South Africa Police Service Western Cape. The two sides exchanged views on jointly safeguarding the safety of Chinese citizens, enterprises and tourists. Deputy Consul General Wang Xiao and senior officials of the SAPS Western Cape attended the meeting.

Consul General Ren congratulated Lieutenant General Dyantyi on his assumption of office. He thanked the Western Cape SAPS for its long-standing efforts to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions, and for the support and assistance rendered to the Consulate General. He expressed readiness to continue the sound cooperation with the Western Cape police, effectively uphold the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese nationals and Chinese-funded enterprises, and ensure the safety of Chinese tourists.

Lieutenant General Dyantyi stated that the SAPS Western Cape is willing to maintain close contact with the Chinese Consulate General. It will take strong measures to fully foster a safe and orderly environment for business operations and tourism.