South Africa: Street Traders Around Pan Africa Mall Shut Out of Work

South Africa: Street Traders Around Pan Africa Mall Shut Out of Work

Street traders say metro police have blocked them from working since late last year, even after the G20 summit ended. With no daily income, families say they are struggling to pay rent, buy food and prepare children for school.

Street traders around Pan Africa Mall shut out of work

By Everson Luhanga Street traders say metro police have blocked them from working since late last year, even after the G20 summit ended. With no daily income, families say they are struggling to pay rent, buy food and prepare children for school. For decades, the streets around Pan Africa Mall in Alexandra were a place where hawkers earned a living and supported their families. Every day, street traders sold food, fruit, vegetables, household …