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The local manufacturing industry has suffered major losses and job cuts as Chinese e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu continue to penetrate the South African retail sector. . (David Harisson)
BUSINESS

Local jobs on the line as Chinese e-retailers disrupt SA market

The entrance of Shein and Temu has hurt the local manufacturing sector and led to job losses, a new report says

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read
Cheap at the price: Chinese internet retailer Shein’s pop-up shop at Mall of Africa in Johannesburg. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
45 TARIFF

Retail industry calls for level playing field amid Sars delay in implementing 45% tariff on Shein, Temu

The South African clothing industry bemoans injustice as the Reserve Bank loses R3.5 billion as a result of lower duties on imported products

  • Aarti Bhana
5 min read