The Big Issue #305

  • The Big Issue #305 ( March – April 2022) is available in South Africa, nationally, from select Spar and Pick n Pay stores, and street vendors across Cape Town CBD and suburbs.

Into the Wild 

Chris and Mathilde Stuart are renowned for their work in wildlife research. Having spent the past 40 years travelling the globe, they’ve captured their findings in a host of beautiful and bestselling nature guides. In their own words, the couple shares with us some of the highlights from their journey.

Narrow escapes 

The book Photo Safari Kruger is wildlife photographer Armand Grobler’s personal collection of images, highlighting the natural splendour and extraordinary wildlife of the Greater Kruger region. Big Issue Editor Laura Jones chats to him about his unusual career and African bushveld adventures.

Western Cape Government joins battle over mining

An appeal has been filed against a new coastal prospecting licence …

Whales need our help

You may have noticed, particularly if you are local to the coastal areas of South Africa, a decline in whale sightings. Here’s why …

An epic environmental adventure

Five environmentally conscious matric learners have won the trip of a lifetime …

Colours of hope

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Colours of Hope

Colours of Hope "Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends"  Author-Poet Aberjhani The Big Issue art and writing […]

Western Cape Government joins battle over mining

An appeal has been filed against a new coastal prospecting licence …

An epic environmental adventure

Five environmentally conscious matric learners have won the trip of a lifetime …

Narrow Escapes

The book Photo Safari Kruger is wildlife photographer Armand Grobler’s personal collection of images highlighting the natural splendour and extraordinary wildlife of the Greater Kruger region. Big Issue Editor Laura Jones chats to him about his unusual career and African bushveld adventures.

Into the wild

Chris and Mathilde Stuart are renowned for their work in wildlife research. Having spent the past 40 years travelling the globe, they’ve captured their findings in a host of beautiful and bestselling nature guides. In their own words, the couple shares with us some of the highlights from their journey.

Whales need our help

You may have noticed, particularly if you are local to the coastal areas of South Africa, a decline in whale sightings. Here’s why …

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