As a South African citizen, you need to apply for a tourist visa to China through Chinese embassies/consulates in South Korea. The steps are as follows: 1.Complete the online form: Visit the China Visa Online Application System (https://www.visaforchina.cn/SEL5_ZH/) to fill out the form, then print and sign it. 2.Prepare documents: Passport valid for at least 6 months + photocopy; Korean Alien Registration Card or valid visa (to prove legal residence); Round-trip flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, and detailed itinerary; Bank statements from the past 3 months or employment certificate (to prove financial capability). 3.Submit application: Deliver materials to the Visa Application Center at Seoul Namsan Plaza; some applicants may be exempt from fingerprint collection. 4.Await approval: Processing typically takes 5–10 working days. Apply in advance and allow sufficient time.