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The Salesian Institute Youth Projects’ Stitch Ahead Sewing Programme has advanced with the launch of a micro-factory helping empower marginalised women. The post Building change, stitch by stitch appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

On 2 March 2020, Tarryn Tomlinson, together with five others differently-abled individuals, joined to climb Kilimanjaro. By day three the group had reached base camp at 4 720m above sea level. They remained there for two days and after a total climb of five days, began their descent by vehicle.… Read more »

Open letters to the government from concerned SA Citizens: the Institute for Economic Justice and others send a message to the current president of the moment. The post Open letters to Ramaposa and Government appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

The Big Issue South Africa partnership with the Spirit Foundation has been truly, changing our vendors’ lives as well as those of their children The post The Spirit Foundation and the Big Issue partnership appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

LaundReCycle is energy and water self-sufficient. It has been running since 2021 at the Streetscapes Urban Farm. The post Laundry offers free showers to homeless people appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

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 ... The post Farewell and thank you appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

Wild about the bush: three young conservation heroes highlight the importance of getting kids hooked on nature. The post Eco Adventurers appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

Magical duo Brendon Peel and Li Lau have “tricked” their way to Las Vegas on the world’s magician stage with their newest accomplishment. The post Tricks in Vegas appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

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 [email protected]. Any assistance would by greatly… Read more »

A visionary social entrepreneur transforms a derelict mining site into a thriving hub. The post Mine to school conversion appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »