I suspect the answers to my questions 3 and 4 above are starting to emerge.
The African National Congress (ANC) on Monday urged retailers to reconsider court action against the restriction of textile imports from China.

"The ANC urges these retailers to reconsider their court action, and to instead work together with government and manufacturers to address their concerns in the interest of all South Africans," said ANC spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama.

The party expressed concern after weekend reports indicated that major retailers planned to take the government to court over the implementation of limits on Chinese textile imports.
full story from M&G here
In the interests of all South Africans. An interesting phrase.