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Informal Trading

Children who trade are an important part of the economy
Coronavirus
/ 27 May 2020

Children who trade are an important part of the economy

The government should do more to develop and upskill these young entrepreneurs who are already street smart

By Keabetswe Mogosoane
Hair-raising six hours every six weeks
Article
/ 23 November 2018

Hair-raising six hours every six weeks

The writer spends some hours visiting a hair salon where clients have the options to dye, curl, braid, relax, straighten, extend, or cut their hair.

By Zaza Hlalethwa
‘Woza Sisi’ tracks the ways of street hairstylists
Article
/ 23 November 2018

‘Woza Sisi’ tracks the ways of street hairstylists

Photographer and graphic designer Dahlia Maubane tracks the ways of street hairstylists as insight on how women use and negotiate urban spaces.

By Zane Lelo Meslani
Used clothing industry oils the informal economy
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Used clothing industry oils the informal economy

Johannesburg’s hub of second-hand garment traders – run under the leadership of the African Traders Organisation – woos trendy and indigent customers.

By Pontsho Pilane
Home Affairs is on the up
Article
/ 17 March 2016

Home Affairs is on the up

But the thriving informal economy situated near the department’s Marabastad offices is now feeling the pinch, thanks to its increased efficiency.

By Mosibudi Ratlebjane
Microcredit: A principal cause of poverty in SA
Article
/ 29 December 2015

Microcredit: A principal cause of poverty in SA

Hailed as the panacea for poverty in South Africa, microcredit has instead resulted in a spike in poverty, writes Milford Bateman.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 March 2011

Tough times fire up avid US bartering network

While America’s economy may best be known for its ultra-capitalist ways, local bartering between tradesmen is as trendy today as ever.

By Guy Taylor
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Article
/ 7 April 2009

Trading markets for malls

”The authorities still think we are dirty, uneducated and can’t make decisions for ourselves”

By Niren Tolsi

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