Tag: Informal traders

Rising food costs continue to challenge profits in one of the country’s most important informal business sectors

The pressure of rising costs and limited trading space is forcing some small businesses to change how they operate

Small businesses and informal traders across South Africa are preparing for increased demand for seasonal goods as winter approaches

The production and sale of these pots operate through a decentralised network of scrap collectors

Informal traders in South Africa play a crucial role in the economy, yet many struggle due to limited government support, rising costs, and lack of infrastructure

Municipal leadership argues the new market represents more than just convenience.

Tshwane’s newly approved Informal Trade and Township Economy By-law expand recognition to spaza shops and township businesses, setting clearer rules and support measures as the informal economy grows and creates ...

Informal traders are at odds with Prasa over their eviction from a Johannesburg station over the weekend, accusing the passenger rail agency of making unilateral decisions. According to Prasa spokesperson ...

Informal traders and small businesses will soon be able to ply their trade in the Seshego Plaza in Polokwane. The plaza’s management has decided to rent space to these businesses ...

SMMEs in Johannesburg are in bad shape and the city must shoulder some of the blame, according to newly appointed economic development MMC Nukili Mbundu. “Not only have they had ...