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TAKING THE SHEIN OFF

AT-SHIRT for the same price as a takeaway coffee, sneakers that cost half what you’d be charged in a regular store and opportunities to buy items of clothing at a fraction of the usual price from the comfort of your couch.

No wonder cash-strapped South Africans have fallen in love with Shein and Temu – with the huge discounts offered by these two online fashion retailers, they make many customers feel like it’s Black Friday every day of the year.

Shoppers were upset by the recent announcement that the South African Revenue Service plans to significantly increase the costs of purchasing clothing from international retailers such as Temu and Shein. Until now, consumers enjoyed

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