The Big Issue

High quality, varied and entertaining content for readers across age, culture, religion, gender and other demographics. Stories include reporting on local and international happenings with a ‘bigger issue’ about an individual, and unusual news or events that impact us all. The Big Issue shares in-depth interviews with local and international celebrities, artists, change-makers and thought leaders. It also focuses on local people or organisations committed to making positive changes in society – intent on finding innovative ways to effect change.

The Big Issue

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MEET OUR VENDORS • Donations of a washing machine, tumble dryer and a sewing machine would make a huge difference to the lives of our two featured vendors this month. If you are able to assist in any way, please get in touch with us.

A poem for Solomon

VAPING: the new epidemic • Researchers sound the alarm on the teen vaping crisis, calling the scale of nicotine dependence unprecedented - even when compared to traditional cigarette use among teens.

“I want to be free from this” • As a country, we’re at a crossroads. We can either keep losing our children to a culture of heavy drinking or we can hold their hands, walk with them, and help them choose a different path.

The numeric effect: data-backed proof that early maths intervention works • Numeric, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving maths education, has been assisting Grade 6 and 7 learners in low-income areas master this vital subject since 2012.

little issue research insights • In this Q&A The Big Issue MD Derek Carelse picks the brain of Wendy Cochrane, Founder and Director of Big Mama’s Truth Shop research agency.

The Travelling Classroom is changing futures • Two mobile computer and library classrooms that travel through the winelands daily are bringing vital educational resources and holistic development to the communities that need them most.

Moving through motherhood • Follow these safe and healthy ways to stay active during and after pregnancy.

Determined fashionistas • The fashion design duo, Xolani Magadla and Mawande Mbawuli, behind the Xolani Mawande fashion brand chats to The Big Issue MD Derek Carelse.

Your child’s brain on sugar • The science behind how sugar impacts your child’s brain - and what you can do.

Bridging markets and conservation • Meat Naturally is a trail-blazing social enterprise that has been at the forefront of restoring South Africa’s rangeland ecosystems, offering a new solution for communal farmers.

Grown-up friendships • Here’s to the surprising joys of making friends in middle age.

Keep an eye on Jackson • They may drive us mad but, oh, how we love our Beasties.

Ready to ride?

OUR BELOVED PLACES • Our Big Issue vendors enjoy creative sessions hosted by Elaine Millin, our art facilitator. For the April session, the theme was Easter; exploring its meaning and symbols, new beginnings, harvesting, and remembering our inner light (autumn in the southern hemisphere).

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