Africa Links 24 with Mthobisi Nozulela
Published on 2025-08-17 18:00:00
As South Africa continues to battle the scourge of unemployment, a new report by the Localisation Support
Fund (LSF) has found that fast-growing Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu may have cost the country more than 8 000 potential jobs over the past five years.
The report examined the effect of offshore e-commerce retailers on South Africa’s clothing, textile, footwear, and leather (R-CTFL) industry.
“In 2024, Shein and Temu collectively achieved approximately R7.3…
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