The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected people in the informal sector who cannot make a living, so this move will allow them to trade. sabcnews
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected people in the informal sector who cannot make a living.Only a handful of the informal traders have returned to sell their goods.
“The situation was very bad, when we were not making any income … our families were suffering. So after government allowed us to sell our goods, we are hoping to recover although it is very quiet at the moment.” “We are seriously struggling although we appreciate the relaxation of the regulation. We will get few rands taking them home some of the street vendors are not back yet. It’s only a few of us, we are really hungry and need to earn a living.”Meanwhile, uMsunduzi Mayor Mzimkhulu Thelebolla says they will ensure that only vendors with the necessary permits continue trading.
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