Our vendor of the month, Zamikhaya France, 36, sells The Big Issue at the Constantia Village shopping centre. He’s an ambitious, happy person who loves his work.

Zeid Mohammed Yusuf (26), our vendor on the pitch, sells The Big Issue near the post office in Simon’s Town. We find out what he plans to get up to this summer. Words and photography: Yonga Balfour

This month’s vendor on the pitch Zama Loliwe, 20, might be the new kid on the block, but he’s a keen learner. He opens up about being a new Big Issue entrepreneur.

Vendor of the month, Xoliswa Ntunta (59), sells the big issue on the corner of fort and main roads in sea point. She shares her journey with the magazine.

Xolani Nkomithyoboza is well known at The Big Issue office for his wide smile and energetic spirit. He always seems to be in a good mood, and that’s why he’s been selected as our November Vendor of the Month.

Tony Matengezana, 36, a Big Issue entrepreneur on campground road in Newlands, is this issue’s vendor on the pitch. He shares his experiences.

Our vendor of the month, Thembakazi Sabile (29), sells The Big Issue on Buitengracht Street in the city centre. She shares her excitement about completing a nursing course after juggling school and work.

Thandeka Swartbooi is a soft-spoken individual with a warm, inviting smile. She is new to The Big Issue, having joined us in April this year, and is in need of a regular customer base.