Shein and Temu to face new tax regulations in SA

[@davenaish]

SA manufactures very, very little of its own clothing, most of the items are imported and sold on, sometimes the labels are not even changed. Now the so called retailers are upset because they are being side stepped by the public and can get exactly the same product for half the price- because they are not paying the retailers mark-up..and why should they? It's exactly the same as paying twice for services because of tenderpreneurs and we are sick and tired of being ripped off by the tender process as individual tax payers and Municipalities. It's just the same when retailers do this, they are not adding any value - they are not part of the value chain - just the gravy train. Just to be clear, no manufacturers are being put out of business- because we manufacture very little clothing in SA, very little, so there is no justification for a "protectionism" tax - (customs tax) being imposed because there is no industry to protect. It's the retailers and resellers that are losing out- it's called "business" and it appears retail needs to grow a pair ....or find another business. No more ripping off SA consumers.

[@angiehoosen4570]

So true & the consumer is getting ripped off.

[@loistoy3403]

Bravo, absolutely agree. ❤

[@kelleybrown210]

This may seem economical to the country but to the consumer this is no longer worth it.

[@boitumelomakgolane9825]

this country really does not care about consumers, we are always the ones suffering .

[@bkthedefbeatz]

This will gurantee the profit loss of local businesses....short term greed never achieves anything🤦🏿

[@AtiyahAdams-fy2yi]

So what if we buy clothing parcels under R500 , does the 45% and VAT rules still apply ?

[@vee_2412]

Michael lawrence seems like a really annoying guy to be around

[@sarabanda7480]

😂😂😂😂

[@tsuna0]

Does it apply on clothing only or even other items such as appliances??

[@vee_2412]

Why are we apart of BRICS?

[@l.m90]

No bee so now they angry

[@lady-jn3mf]

Ba baloya struu 😢😢

[@loistoy3403]

Do not buy from these foreign countries, buy South African.

[@InspireYourRiches]

Do you really think it gets manufactured in South Africa 😂