“South Africa & China: More Connected Than We Think”
Short Video Competition Notice
1. Overview:
To celebrate China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and South Africa’s Youth Month, the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg (CCGJ) is launching “South Africa & China: More Connected Than We Think” Short Video Competition. This event aims to encourage learners to creatively explore the growing friendship and people-to-people exchanges between South Africa and China, to foster a deeper understanding of China and South Africa’s technology and cultures.
South Africa and China are already connected in many ways through everyday life, products, music, technology, creativity and youth culture. This competition invites learners to help identify and creatively showcase those connections through short videos. Learners are encouraged to explore how Chinese and South African products, brands and modern youth experiences already form part of everyday life and global connection. They will create a 2-3 minute video demonstrating their skills as a youth ambassador who can present, research, and educate others about the strong relationship between China and South Africa.
2. Competition Theme:
Learners must choose ONE of the two themes and create an engaging, well-researched video.
Theme 1: “Chinese Brands Around Us”
Learners are invited to creatively introduce a Chinese brand they know or use in everyday life. This may include technology, vehicles, electronics or other products that are recognized in South Africa. Through this theme, learners are encouraged to learn more about Chinese innovation, technology and modern brands, which already have strong market recognition in South Africa.
Theme 2: “Introducing South African Products to Chinese Friends”
Learners are invited to creatively introduce a South African product they believe Chinese audiences would appreciate or enjoy. This may include products such as rooibos tea, citrus fruits, biltong, local fashion, music, tourism experiences or other proudly South African products and creativity. Learners are encouraged to creatively demonstrate how products, technology, music and culture already connect South Africa and China in modern daily life.
3.Who Can Enter:
The competition is open to all learners from grades 8 to 12 in Gauteng and Free State provinces. Participation in the competition is free.
Only Individual entries are eligible for the top three prize positions.
Teams of up to 5 learners may enter. Please note: team entries will only be considered for Team Entry Prize and celebration invitations.
4. Submission Requirements:
Originality and Content: Videos must be original and based on true, reliable information. Content should be positive, wholesome, and may include interviews, editing, music, demonstrations, and responsible AI-supported creativity (i.e., videos are not fully AI-generated). Each video must meaningfully and equally highlight key elements from both China and South Africa.
Language and Labeling: Each video must include its title and creation date. The language can be Chinese or English, with voice-over or subtitles permitted.
Video-length and Quality: Videos should be between 2 and 3 minutes long. The footage must be clear, stable, and suitable for sharing on short video platforms.
5. How to submit:
Step 1: Learner goes onto TikTok to search, follow and tag:
@chnconsulategeneraljhb
@drivingeducationculture
Step 2: Learner uploads video, and ensures to make it downloadable and add to the caption of the Post:
My name is [Learner’s Name and Surname], and this is my entry for #SAChinaConnected video competition
Step 3: Mention your Province, School, Grade and contact information (phone number or email address) in the Post.
Please note that your contact information is only for winner notification. If you'd rather not share it, please make sure you are reachable on TikTok.
Participants who are unable to submit their entries through TikTok may alternatively send their entries along with their personal information to the WhatsApp number +27 (0)65 753 0381.
Entry Dates:Entries open on 5 June 2026 and close on 1 July 2026, at 00H00. No entries after 00H00, 1 July 2026 will be considered.
Important: All learners should seek permission from their schools as well as parents/guardians for participation in this competition.
6. Awards
Winners will be announced on 10 July 2026 on CCGJ’s X account (@ChnConsulateJhb) and Facebook account (@Chinese Consulate-General Joburg).
- First place: 1 winner-R3,000 and a certificate of honor
- Second Place: 2 winners-R2,500 each and a certificate of honor
- Third place: 2 winners-R2,000 each and a certificate of honor
- Team Entry Prize: 2 winner teams-Each member of the winner teams will get a school bag.
Additionally, the top 50 winners will be invited to an awarding ceremony at the Chinese Consulate in Johannesburg in late July 2026, and will also get a stationery package.
7. Other Important Notes:
Outstanding videos will be showcased on CCGJ’s TikTok account (@chnconsulategeneraljhb) and Youtube account (@chineseconsulategeneralinj5707). Submission of an entry will be deemed as authorization for such use.
For more information, please contact the Driving Education Culture Project Committeeon WhatsApp at +27 (0)65 753 0381.