The South African National Retail Alliance (SANTRA) in partnership with Smartcall Insurance Administrators launched South Africa's first Funeral Membership Plan for informal traders this week. The plan is the brainchild of SANTRA President Livingstone Mantanga, a seasoned leader and campaigner for the rights of street traders and hawkers. 21 Aug 2008

When Kenneth Dube, 35, started making electric bedside lamps using wood and animal horns, he never imagined he would one day receive an order for a 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup tourism project. 6 Aug 2008

A group of informal traders have received their certificates for completing the Grow Your Business course run by Wits University in partnership with the City of Johannesburg. 23 Jul 2008

Over a hundred informal traders recently gathered at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg to get more information about registering their businesses. 16 Jul 2008

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture together with the Great Kei Municipality and local emerging farmers will hold the Nguni Production Day on Friday, 9 May 2008, to showcase farmers' products. 8 May 2008