Informal Traders
Mericca Kheswa, a 58-year-old informal trader in Johannesburg's CBD, has spent 33 years selling affordable meals, lifting her family out of poverty. Starting with R5 plates in the early 1990s, her business has funded her children's education and built a stable future. Despite challenges like health issues and permit disputes, she continues her early-morning routine to serve the city's workers.
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The Johannesburg High Court has postponed a legal dispute between informal traders and the City of Johannesburg over evictions in the central business district until Monday. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute, representing the traders, argues the removals violate their right to trade, while the city defends the actions as necessary for regulation and urban renewal. Mayor Dada Morero emphasized the need for a verification process to ensure eligibility.