According to Ninty, a delegation of Nintendo high-ups are going to be visiting SA - one can only assume to do something about the distributorship locally.
Good on them (if that's the case) - the Wii is going down famously elsewhere in the world, and a well-priced Wii might do exceedingly well here - where a R6k+ PS3 is likely to be above what even the most distant parent who wants to buy their kids' love or quietness is willing to pay.