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The Indomitable Spirit of Maria: Durban’s ” Queen of Cardboard”
Amidst the lively hustle of Durban’s CBD, where the city pulses with daily activity, one woman stands as a beacon of resilience, strength, and environmental
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Our news highlights project activities, spotlight successes and challenges, and share perspectives and updates on the informal sector.
Occupational Health & Safety
Informal Worker’s Response to the Challenge of Public Urination
In Durban’s inner city, there comes a time when one must hold their nose as they walk past a place covered in a build-up of
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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
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Durban’s Inner City Informal Transport Network
By Priyanka Govender Barrow operators are an integral part of the well-oiled machine that is the inner cities’ Warwick Junction. They play a huge role
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The Deeper Implications of Potholes
Priyanka Govender Picture driving on the way to work, when suddenly the entire car takes a large thump. A pothole. A common South African experience,
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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
