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Expected ‘mass protest' total flop

[Canaan Mdletshe] A flop. This sums up yesterday's march by the Durban Unicity Forum Informal Traders, which supports the controversial Warwick Triangle development in Durban. 15 Oct 2009 13:17


Demolition of eThekwini market halted

[Canaan Mdletshe] The Durban high court on Wednesday, 29 July 2009, gave hope to the Early Morning Market traders by setting aside a ruling on the impending demolition of the 99-year-old site. 30 Jul 2009 12:40




Helpers without permits barred from city market

[Mhlaba Memela] Heavily armed Metro Police drove away hundreds of traders and workers without permits who arrived for work as usual on Thursday, 9 July 2009, at the Early Morning Market in Durban. 13 Jul 2009 12:03


Taxi plan puts traders' income at risk

[Margie Inggs] The livelihood of about 6000 informal traders at Warwick Junction, Durban's primary transport hub, are being threatened by the eThekwini municipality's plan to demolish the historic Early Morning Market to make way for a reconfigured taxi rank and R400m mall, Caroline Skinner, a researcher from the School of Developmental Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, said Tuesday. 8 Jul 2009 12:06


Municipality ordered to back off

[Nivashni Nair] The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban, has ordered the eThekwini municipality to stay away from the Early Morning Market in the Durban city centre until it strikes an agreement with the traders there. 18 Jun 2009 11:43




New mall leaves Alex hawkers high and dry

[Benjamin Bradlow] Informal sellers of produce, cigarettes, matches, and other assorted goods in Alexandra each have their own regular customers. 8 Jun 2009 12:02


Ex-hawker launches retail stores

The first More Home-Ware and House-Ware Store has been opened in Soweto, by Michael More, an informal trader for the last 10 years, it was announced on Monday, 1 June 2009. 3 Jun 2009 07:53


Threat to historic market

[Nivashni Nair] The fight to keep one of Durban's oldest markets, held in a listed building, in which Indian indentured labourers began selling fruit and vegetables in 1910, is heading to court this week. 14 May 2009 12:34


Chatsworth's Bangladesh market on web

[Santham Pillay] The fragrant aromas, mouthwatering sights and vibe of Chatsworth's famous Bangladesh market has hit the world wide web in an effort to attract more visitors. 20 Apr 2009 12:11


Concern over illegal beer

A Mozambican subsidiary of SABMiller has expressed concern about an increase in the number of illegally imported beers making their way into that country from Europe and South Africa. 27 Mar 2009 12:24


Cape Town to address tensions between township traders

The City of Cape Town is conducting a study to determine the underlying causes of tensions among township traders in an effort to create a healthy trading environment for both local and foreign traders. 3 Nov 2008 13:28


Traders get something back

[ActivRetail] Affordable Mixed Brewed Brands has recently embarked on a campaign to reward traders in the community; by offering immediate gratification prizes in return for the support they have given the brands, Mona, Ace, and Kloof. 23 Oct 2008 11:50


Joburg market expands northwards

With a growing market base and innovative changes being implemented, the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) is fast transforming itself into a market leader, both locally and globally. 16 Sep 2008 13:36


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