Latest articles on Operation Clean Sweep

Not all of Jo’burg’s street traders can sell their wares under lockdown

Business Dennis Webster - 18 May 2020

Street traders are central to food security in Johannesburg. But since being declared an essential service under lockdown, street trade in South Africa’s biggest city has returned to uneven ground

‘Convenient’ to remove lawful traders in Op Clean Sweep

Article Sarah Evans - 5 Dec 2013

The City of Jo'burg has admitted in court that lawful informal traders were removed from the streets along with illegal ones in Operation Clean Sweep.

Jo’burg informal trader lays assault charge against cops

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2013

An informal trader has laid criminal charges against metro police officers for allegedly assualting her and another hawker.

Fate still unclear for Jo’burg’s informal traders

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2013

Judgment has been reserved in the urgent application brought by Johannesburg street vendors who want to be reinstated back to trade in the city.

City of Jhb faces court challenges over informal trader evictions

Article Sarah Evans - 21 Nov 2013

The City of Jo'burg will face two similar court challenges next week, seeking to interdict the "illegal" eviction of informal traders from the city.

Vendors to file second interdict to stop City of Jhb removals

Article Sarah Evans - 19 Nov 2013

The City of Jo'burg is about to face its second court application regarding the "illegal" removal of informal traders from the inner city centre.

Verifying of Jo’burg street vendors ‘total chaos’

Article Sapa - 4 Nov 2013

The verification of street vendors in Johannesburg has been chaotic, says the South African National Traders' Retail Association.

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

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Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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