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South African National Department of Health on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The department's spokesperson Popo Maja told Xinhua that the visit was good.
"We are happy with their arrival, we feel supported by the World Health Organization," he said, adding most interactions would be virtual.
A total of 43 senior experts from across the globe will assist the country to refine its efforts against the pandemic. They include epidemiologists specializing in infectious disease and public health.
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the visit was an opportunity to improve health strategies.
The team is to assess how South Africa's response to COVID-19 pandemic has been going as the second wave of infection is expected at the end of August.
Three provinces including Gauteng, Western and Eastern Cape have experienced their first wave of infections, with positive infections in decline now.
South Africa has recorded over 520,000 COVID-19 cases so far with 8,884 fatalities.
