South African Mission in Taipei wishes you a happy, prosperous and healthy Lunar New Year of the dog. We hope this will open a new chapter to strengthen our relations with all stakeholders within the framework of the Dialogue Forum. We also look forward in working with all of you who are interested in promoting trade and investment with South Africa. I am looking forward for a fruitful CIECA - BUSA Conference in June and related interactions. The Year of the dog is the most important year to Chinese as it is to South Africa.

In South Africa, 2018 is Year of Nelson Mandela. It is a year to celebrate Nelson Mandela Centenary . Nelson Mandela known as the father of the nation, as global icon and human rights champion, has taught human race that peace is prerequisite for development and enjoyment of democracy and human rights. I therefore wish you all the best within the spirit of Year of the dog and Year of Nelson Mandela, the champion of human rights. 

Kind regards.

Seraki Matsebe

Head of Mission in Taipei