Fongkongs....

You may derogatorily call them  fongkongs, but the advent of Chinese goods has made a difference in the lives of ordinary folks.

For those who cannot afford exorbitant prices charged by South African chain stores, they have found a solace in the Chinese 'Ten Thebe' traders. Ironically, established retailers also sell Chinese goods, but the only difference is the mark up. The label "Made in China" is removed and the customer is charged five times or more for the same article at a Chinese shop.