South Africa’s New Import Safety Rules: Game Changer or Just Another Stamp?

: In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Andrew Dickson talks to Sibongile Mofokeng about South Africa’s upcoming September 2026 import safety rules targeting substandard Chinese goods, warning that a certificate alone won't protect consumers without fixing weak border inspections. They unpack how unregulated electrical imports like solar panels and cables continue to flood the market, undercutting local manufacturers who face high compliance costs while placing South African households at serious risk of electrical fires. Ultimately, Dr. Dickson emphasizes that while these new regulations signal positive intent from the government, true safety and economic fairness will only be achieved when border enforcement gets real teeth. Heart to Heart