Street Traders
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Reform property laws and bureaucratic system so that South Africa’s informal sector can thrive
Trading informally is not a choice but a necessity in a country where the unemployment rate is at an alarming level
Street traders play a vital role in South Africa: How their rights can be protected
The South African informal economy accounts for 17% of employment. Street trading is the largest, and sells a vast range of products.
Not all of Jo’burg’s street traders can sell their wares under lockdown
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…
The informal economy is necessary to deal with the unemployment crisis
It is more connected to the broader economy than we realise and should be supported
Gender equality is a right, but it’s about economic growth too
In each of the SADC’s 15 member countries, millions of women traders are putting SADC’s vision into practice.
Jo’burg street traders back to work
Johannesburg street traders hugged, sang and screamed with joy when the Constitutional Court ruled they could be allowed back to trade in the city.
Armed JMPD officers ‘harassing’ evicted informal traders
JMPD says it knows nothing about the alleged harassment of traders and resultant goods confiscation by cops during Operation Clean Sweep.
Jo’burg hawkers still face impasse with city
The regional office of the ANC has refused to participate in an attempt to resolve the impasse between the City of Jo’burg and 7 000 street traders.
Informal traders to take City of Joburg to court
The SA Informal Trader’s Forum has announced plans to take the City of Johannesburg to court over the removal of informal traders in the CBD.
My city, my World Cup: street traders
The <i>M&G</i>’s <b>Karabo Keepile</b> chats to Street traders Silas and Samuel Muzumbi about the World Cup.
Unemployment forces many to street trading
As SA’s unemployment lines keep growing in its first post-apartheid recession, Johannesburg’s sidewalks are increasingly crowded with street traders.