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FreshSqueeze |Rise in fast fashion a concern for local clothing industry

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Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel has raised concerns about the rapid rise in fast-fashion e-commerce retailers that harm local businesses through aggressive undercutting of prices. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Tax Expert and founder of Irhafu, Andre Bothma about how these giant e-commerce stores are affecting the global economy especially when focusing on South Africa.

26 Mar 2024 English South Africa Business · Arts

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