SARS is facing significant public resistance as it seeks to enforce tax compliance on international retailers like SHEIN and Temu, over R3 billion in unpaid taxes.
But public sentiment strongly supports these platforms, with many consumers vowing to continue shopping regardless of potential increased customs duties
Despite potential increased customs duties, consumers are committed to shopping on these platforms for their affordability. Images: CFOTO and @sarstax/ Twitter.
As SARS works to modernise its tax collection methods, the debate over international versus local retail prices continues to stir public opinion.
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