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To Temu, or not to Temu

From a harmless USB lamp to a chaotic online shopping spree, discover Gillian Schutte's tumultuous relationship with Temu, the online shopping platform that blurs the lines between necessity and excess.

News Opinion
Gillian Schutte|Published

China's Temu owner sees profit plunge as trade tensions linger

The drop came as the economic superpowers are locked in another bruising trade standoff.

Business
AFP|Published

Trump in 'no rush' to speak with China's Xi despite tariff battle

Global markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions escalate, with Trump imposing fresh tariffs on Chinese goods while deliberately postponing talks with President Xi Jinping. Beijing's immediate retaliation with counter-tariffs on US energy and vehicles signals a deepening economic confrontation between the world's largest economies.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Government colludes to kill competition, stymie growth

By imposing additional duties on imported goods from Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu, government is sending a bad message to the local manufacturing industry, says the writer.

Opinion Letters
Letter to the Editor|Published

SA online retailer Superbalist to retrench staff — report

Superbalist, an online retailer, is planning on retrenching almost a third of its staff, according to media reports.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Africa’s finest designs showcased during Durban Fashion Fair

The Durban Fashion Fair showcase kicked off on a high note on Wednesday as various interesting and captivating ‘Coming Of Age’ collections were showcased.

Daily News News
Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Clearing your Shein cart just got more pricey as Sars raises custom duties for Temu too

The new regulations from Sars that took effect on September 1, 2024 will change the way that custom duties and import VAT are calculated.

Tech Shopping
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

WATCH: ‘Never order from Temu!’ Couple receive misspelt Disney character socks

A couple who bought Disney character socks from Temu was surprised by what they received and warned others not to buy from them.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published