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Laundry offers free showers to homeless people

LaundReCycle is energy and water self-sufficient. It has been running since 2021 at the Streetscapes Urban Farm.

Farewell and thank you

When they say time flies when you are having fun, they certainly mean it. My journey at The Big Issue started about two years ago and it still feels like yesterday …

Tricks in Vegas

Magical duo Brendon Peel and Li Lau have “tricked” their way to Las Vegas on the world’s magician stage with their newest accomplishment.

Mine to school conversion

A visionary social entrepreneur transforms a derelict mining site into a thriving hub.

Featured Vendors

Vendors of the month:

5 minutes with Batsi Jorofani

I paint to reflect the beauty I see and feelings I experience. Most of my art I paint from imagination and memories. I enjoy experimenting with the play of light in a painting and the use of warm, cool and hot colours of the paint helps me express my interpretation of the subject – be it figures, landscapes or floral studies.

In This Issue

Eco Adventurers

Wild about the bush: three young conservation heroes highlight the importance of getting kids hooked on nature.

From Previous Issues

BIG ISSUE scam crime report back

All necessary investigations have been conducted by key role players in the cyber scam: Standard Bank (our bank), First National Bank (scammer’s account), anti-cybercrime forensic specialists Wolfpack Information Risk, SAPS, our auditor and our insurer. To prevent a repeat of this crime, we have installed new software on all work devices, which is able to detect malicious inbound and outbound emails.

An Urgent Appeal

The Big Issue has been dealt a blow after an email scam where cybercriminals have stolen limited funds. This specific type of fraud is known as a ‘hacker scam’. We are appealing to the public for assistance where possible …

Agents of change

Please work with us

The Big Issue stands for upliftment of those who are marginalised in society. Our Social Worker, Melody Gombakoma, updates us on the welfare of our vendors and their start to the new year. If you would like to support our vendors, contact Melody at placements@bigissue.org.za. Any assistance would by greatly appreciated.

Mine to school conversion

A visionary social entrepreneur transforms a derelict mining site into a thriving hub.

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