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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 »

South Africans really know how to bring home the bacon! We know how rough it can be living here, what with ‘tough times never last but tough people do’ and all that. It’s said that the harshest conditions shape the best competitors. Like diamonds, South Africans are proving themselves by… Read more »

Nardstar has gained international recognition as a mural artist, illuminating spaces with her talent. The Big Issue chatted with her about her latest projects. The post Meet Mural Artist Nardstar appeared first on The Big Issue South Africa. Read more »

I paint to reflect the beauty I see and feelings I experience. Most of my art I paint from imagination and memories. I enjoy experimenting with the play of light in a painting and the use of warm, cool and hot colours of the paint helps me express my interpretation… Read more »

If you were to choose one final meal, what would it be? Would you pick a classic steak and baked potato or try something you’ve never tasted? In A Year of Killing, world renowned photographer, Henry Hargreaves, explores how food connects us all and what our choices of food say… Read more »