Comments on: A Year without “Made in China”

By: babazeka

babazeka — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:37:02 +0000

Exactly, Nicolette! And often I check the labels of well-priced clothes at
shops like Woolworths and Mr Price and they're made in SA too!

By: Nicolette

Nicolette — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:05:16 +0000

Sarah, I'm totally with you on this one! And while I do respect Anna's opinion, for me it just illustrates the misconception that South African products are either about touristy curios, or high end designer pieces. Here, just like in any other country, you can find products across the whole spectrum of price.Look at Babazeka, Touch-it and a whole lot of other on and offline shops, and you will find products that are really well priced. Local products will always be that bit more costly,but that is because the person that makes them are fairly compensated.I think the big problem is that local products are not readily available, but that is also changing. Look at Edgars and Foschini that already stocks locally made clothes. VIVA SA!!
Thanks for telling me about the “a year without made in China book”, that is on my holiday reading list!

By: babazeka

babazeka — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:26:08 +0000

Thanks Anna, for your opinion. I definitely agree that many SA products are
really expensive, but must say that I always manage to find reasonably
priced products inbetween the over-priced ones. I guess what'simportant is
that people are aware of what they're buying and why.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:09:58 +0000

I love South African products, they are really well made and funky, BUT I and alot of people I know actually have a problem with how really expensive locally made clothes, accessories and decor is. It is ridiculous. For this reason, I just cannot support SA made products that I believe are way over-priced. So yes, if I have to buy cheaper Chinese made products then I will, not all proudly South AFricans can afford to splurge every month on local products.