Vendor of the Month Archives – The Big Issue South Africa

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Nkosikho Tom
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February 26, 2021
Hailing from the Eastern Cape, Nkosikho Tom (30) came to Cape Town to seek employment opportunities and pursue his dream of being a musician.
Aphiwe Shumi
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Date
January 25, 2021
Family means everything to 30-year-old Big Issue vendor Aphiwe Shumi. The single mother of three children (aged three, five and 10) lost her own mother when she was much younger. This meant that she had to care for her two younger siblings, who are now nine and 18, respectively.
Sherman Permall
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Date
October 21, 2020
Vendor Sherman Permall is determined to secure a brighter future. In this issue, he shares his experience and hopes with us.
Zola Sawula
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Date
September 21, 2020
Vendor on the pitch Zola Sawula, sells The Big Issue in York Road, Green Point. He talks about his appreciation for his customers and how he loves being an entrepreneur.
Elliot Blom
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Date
August 20, 2020
Our vendor of the month Elliot Blom shares his aspirations with us.
Nocwaka Mbeki
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Date
July 20, 2020
Big Issue vendors Nocwaka Mbeki has been selling the magazine at Constantia Village shopping centre for more than a decade.
Leslie Collins
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Date
June 19, 2020
Over the past 18 months, life has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride for Big Issue vendor Leslie Collins. The veteran vendor tells us about some of his experiences.
Mlungisi Nkomityhoboza
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Date
May 4, 2020
Like many of his peers, Big Issue vendor Mlungisa Nkomityhoboza is struggling. Halfway through the national lockdown, he has run out of resources to provide for himself and his family.
Ntombekhaya Phandle
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Date
February 20, 2020
Big Issue vendor Ntombekhaya Phandle looks for the silver lining in daily challenges. Her positive attitude has earned her the title of vendor of the month.