the Informal retailing community of South Africa

Municipality ordered to back off

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:43:00 +0200

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban, on Tuesday, 16 June 2009, ordered the eThekwini municipality to stay away from the Early Morning Market in the Durban city centre until it strikes an agreement with the traders there.
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New mall leaves Alex hawkers high and dry

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:00 +0200

Informal sellers of produce, cigarettes, matches, and other assorted goods in Alexandra each have their own regular customers.
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Ex-hawker launches retail stores

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:53:00 +0200

The first More Home-Ware and House-Ware Store has been opened in Soweto, by Michael More, an informal trader for the last 10 years, it was announced on Monday, 1 June 2009.
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Threat to historic market

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:34:00 +0200

The fight to keep one of Durban's oldest markets, held in a listed building, in which Indian indentured labourers began selling fruit and vegetables in 1910, is heading to court this week.
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Chatsworth's Bangladesh market on web

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:11:00 +0200

The fragrant aromas, mouthwatering sights and vibe of Chatsworth's famous Bangladesh market has hit the world wide web in an effort to attract more visitors.
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Concern over illegal beer

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:24:00 +0200

A Mozambican subsidiary of SABMiller has expressed concern about an increase in the number of illegally imported beers making their way into that country from Europe and South Africa.
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Cape Town to address tensions between township traders

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:28:00 +0200

The City of Cape Town is conducting a study to determine the underlying causes of tensions among township traders in an effort to create a healthy trading environment for both local and foreign traders.
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Traders get something back

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +0200

Affordable Mixed Brewed Brands has recently embarked on a campaign to reward traders in the community; by offering immediate gratification prizes in return for the support they have given the brands, Mona, Ace, and Kloof.
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Joburg market expands northwards

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:36:00 +0200

With a growing market base and innovative changes being implemented, the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) is fast transforming itself into a market leader, both locally and globally.
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Informal traders get tailor-made insurance

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:51:00 +0200

The South African National Retail Alliance (SANTRA) in partnership with Smartcall Insurance Administrators launched South Africa's first Funeral Membership Plan for informal traders this week. The plan is the brainchild of SANTRA President Livingstone Mantanga, a seasoned leader and campaigner for the rights of street traders and hawkers.
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