Tasmi Quazi’s Tribute to Khabazela: A Comrade Tragically Lost Too Soon

Tasmi Quazi A trader leader and Chairman of our Board at Asiye eTafuleni (AeT), Khabazela Mkhize, was recently killed. Warwick Junction has lost someone regal, a gentle warrior in our midst. We celebrate his amazing life, as well as mourn this tragic loss. “Mr Mkhize was a hero, someone who worked for the community. We … Read more

An Unnoticed Urban Curiosity

Wood salvagers transporting their materials to the mealie cooks. Photo: Angie Buckland by permission Asiye eTafuleni. Sarah Heneck Growing up in a South African city, the informal economy is something that one cannot help but be aware of, however, I have only recently been exposed to the depth and complexities of this undervalued sector of … Read more

Ma Violet and the Gatekeepers of Warwick Junction

Rhonda Douglas The lime and impepho (herb incense) market in Warwick Junction offers a cool respite from the heat of a Durban summer. Tables piled high with balls of chalky white lime and bundles of dry herbs line the open space as traders and customers pass by along a walkway through the centre. Sunlight filters … Read more

Reflecting on 2018: Part 2

Rebecca Plumbley As we reach the end of 2018, we look back on ten significant projects and events that happened this year. This is Part 2 of the list. 6. Herb Market Fire On the 29th of July a fire destroyed around a third of the Traditional Herb and Medicine Market, burning the stock and … Read more