Traders Present Infrastructure Needs to City Officials: A Milestone in Constructive Engagement

Tasmi Quazi On 19 October 2016, trader leaders from three informal market districts that have been a part of the Kanyenathi Project presented their infrastructure needs to key city officials responsible for developing and managing informal trade, namely the Business Support Unit (BSU). This was a milestone for both parties who have had a history … Read more

The Markets of Warwick Tour: celebrating its growth in September Tourism month

Tasmi Quazi In South Africa, both heritage month and tourism month are celebrated annually in September. Within this timely context, the Markets of Warwick tour contributed to the celebration of both heritage and tourism by holding a graduation ceremony for its 8 newly trained tourist guides on 21 September 2016, to make up a total … Read more

Conference: Giving Voice to Women Traders in the Informal Economy

Tasmi Quazi On 13 and 14 April 2016, a conference exclusively for women traders – believed to be the first of its kind in Durban – was held with the support of the Foundation for Human Rights and implemented by Legal Resources Centre (LRC) and Asiye eTafuleni (AeT). The conference deliberated on the significance, opportunities … Read more

The Foundations of the Kanyenathi Project: ‘Community’ Engagement

Tasmi Quazi Asiye eTafuleni (AeT) has embarked on the Kanyenathi Project since October 2014. The isiZulu name “Kanyenathi” means “with us” and is intended to enable informal workers from three informal economy markets districts; CBD, Warwick Junction and Bester to understand and participate in development processes. The informal economy district of Bester. Photo: Tasmi Quazi. … Read more

Mainstreaming the Significance of the Informal Economy through Tertiary Education

Written by Tasmi Quazi, Photographs by Tasmi Quazi & Phumzile Xulu Since its inception, Asiye eTafuleni (AeT) has engaged the interest of various tertiary institutions in learning about inclusive urban design and development with the informal economy. This interest however has deepened and intensified from 2013.  Five different educational institutions, local and international, have bought … Read more