(I took these photos while making my way through Jhb by bus. Apologies for the quality). Photo 4 – Snapshot 1 Note the following: This Cellular shop provides goods to Hawkers/Informal traders. Informal traders are seen as a benefit, not competition. Cellular phones are repaired here, suggesting that cellular phones are ‘recycled’ and not simply thrown away.… Read More »
(I took these photos while making my way through Jhb by bus. Apologies for the quality). Some roads have been cordoned off to accommodate the demand for Informal Trading space. [wpdm_file id=10 title=”true” desc=”true” template=”bluebox ” ]
(I took these photos while making my way through Jhb by bus. Apologies for the quality). Informal Trading – Johannesburg Inner City Every available space is used for selling goods, even areas set aside for recreation by the general public. [wpdm_file id=9 title=”true” desc=”true” template=”bluebox ” ]
(I took these photos while making my way through Jhb by bus. Apologies for the quality). Klein Street, Johannesburg Photo 1 – Snapshot 1 Note the following: Advertising on the balconies on the left. Rental income in the inner cities have declined so additional income is earned from this advertising. Trading is taking place on the pavement.… Read More »
A VIRTUAL TOUR AROUND JOHANNESBURG (North-South Axis) Photo 1 – The zone of decay south of the CBD. (Down Eloff Street Extension). Note the light industry. Photo 2 – The zone of decay. Warehousing also dominates in terms of land-use. Note the dilapidated state of many of the buildings. The CBD of Johannesburg is unlikely… Read More »