Zero stars for Big5 Cookware

I thought I was supporting a local business. Possibly only in being the middle-man but certainly not as advertised "products manufactured in South Africa (Bloemfontein)" or "Direct from factory".

I placed an order on 19 April and had to constantly ask for updates as to delivery date. Promises of "It will be shipped soon". I eventually got my order on 8 May. On opening the package I discovered that the soup bowls were actually from China (stickers on the bottom of the bowls AND listed by Temu). The quality is questionable, being very thin and will possibly melt with the first hot liquid I pour into them (consistent with Temu quality). I'm now wondering about the rest of the items - were they imported or manufactured here? And if they were manufactured here, were they just waiting for the shipment of the soup bowls to complete my order? Was that why they couldn't give me a shipping date and the reason it was taking so long?

Pity I can't give a no-star rating or even a minus.