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This is how much parents are paying for school uniform in 2017

It's back to school time and following festive spending, parents still need to cough up a bit more for school uniform.

The Competition Commission recently announced plans to get tough on South Africa's school uniform monopolies, which force parents to pay thousands of rands for new school kit even though similar items can usually be bought elsewhere at a fraction of the cost.

According to a report by Bongani Mthethwa, Taschica Pillay and Matthew Savides of the Sunday Times, a major Gauteng school uniform manufacturer, who sells only to retailers, said kickbacks to principals by retailers was "common practice".

"Bribery of principals to ensure retailers get the business has been going on for a number of years. It's a mutually beneficial relationship - and the victims are the parents."

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Sowetan LIVE paid a visit to 3 Joburg based selected school uniform suppliers as well as 3 retail stores to compare prices.

Specialised uniform shops pricelist:

Blazer - R550, R650, R799

Tunic - R299, R370                            

Jersey - R175

Pullover - R170

White socks x2 - R40

Winter skirt - R220

Long sleeve shirts x2 - R140

Tracksuits - R450

Tie - R50

Winter socks - R45

Beenie - R60

Scarf - R120

Gloves - R50

Sports shorts - R150

Sports t-shirt - R150

Sport skirt - R250

Shoes - R120, R349

School bag - R285

Red winter skirt - R260

White socks x3 - R60

Golf shirt - R165

Golf shirt - R165

Retail (RED) 

Retail shops

Shoes - R250 (average)

Shirts - R45 - R150

Pants - R80 - R200

Skirts - R65 - R160

Shorts - R60 - R100

Tunic - R120

Socks x2 - R35 - R70

Jersey - R75

 

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