February 20, 2019
Big Issue vendor Bongani Pholo received the surprise of his life when two loyal readers recently gave him their pre-owned van
February 20, 2019
Words by: Lungisa Mnqwazi
Kamva Goso, 18, from Philippi is living proof that township schools can produce some of our country’s top achievers. We recently caught up with the young genius who achieved top marks in the 2018 final matric examination.
February 20, 2019
Words by: Alicia English
In 2017, after over 20 years in the corporate world, Gadija Gamieldien took a leap of faith to start her own online platform, CookHalaal. She tells us about the twists and turns on her journey.
January 16, 2019
Words: Alicia English & Lungisa Mnqwazi
Love him or hate him, technology entrepreneur Elon Musk is among South Africa’s top innovators. However, he is not the only one making a mark in the tech world.
January 16, 2019
Catch an eclectic mix of local and international street artists live during the International Public Art Festival (IPAF), which takes place in Salt River from 9 to 17 February.
January 16, 2019
Words: Maygene de Wee Photography: Melinda Stuurman, Courtesy Images
Award-winning journalist and specialist reporter at Netwerk24, Maygene de Wee is proof that the pen is mightier than the sword. She takes us behind some of her news scoops that have made headlines across the country.
November 21, 2018
Pieter-Dirk Uys steps out from behind the makeup.
November 21, 2018
Stanley Henkeman, executive director of the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, discusses his life and work.
November 21, 2018
Fun-loving, bubbly Stacey Fru is just 11 years old and she’s Africa’s youngest writer of chapter books. She chatted to The Big Issue about her young yet illustrious life.