Warwick’s Street Carpenter

By Priyanka Govender Here in South Africa, where jobs are hard to come by and the unemployment crisis is skyrocketing, having an entrepreneurial spirit is key. Carving out a space for yourself in our unforgiving economy is not only a way of life for many, but essential for survival. In fact, South Africa, home to … Read more

The Palmer Street Recycling Facility: Creating change in Informal Recycling

Priyanka Govender Many have seen a woman pulling a mountainous heap of stacked cardboard on a trolley, straining to navigate the hot and cluttered Durban sidewalk as we drove past on our way to somewhere else. It’s a natural occurrence where we live that not many have spared this more than a passing thought. But … Read more

Toward Zero Waste: Profile of a Recent Community Event on Mitigating Climate Change and Zero Waste Champion Presenters

On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Asiye eTafuleni (AeT), alongside groundWork and the Urban Futures Centre, hosted “Towards Zero Waste” at KZNA Gallery. Glenwood residents were invited to come and learn ways of reducing their carbon footprint by managing their household waste. The stars of the event were the two dozen or so Waste Pickers who … Read more

Champions as a model of systemic change in urban public spaces

On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Asiye eTafuleni (AeT), alongside groundWork and the Urban Futures Centre, hosted “Towards Zero Waste” at KZNA Gallery. Glenwood residents were invited to come and learn ways of reducing their carbon footprint by managing their household waste. The stars of the event were the two dozen or so Waste Pickers who … Read more