Big Issue SA

Since 1997, we’ve been working to help people earn a dignified living by selling our magazine and taking part in our various upskilling and upliftment programmes. If you’d like to support our vendors, you can donate to our Back-A-Buddy campaign: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/th…

Our new issue is out now! From the pioneers of local hip-hop to the mysteries of an ancient, extinct world, there's plenty to get stuck into.   Find your nearest Big Issue vendor in CT and get yours for R40. R20 goes directly to the vendor.

We’re celebrating 30 years of The Big Issue SA by aiming to raise R300 000 to keep supporting our vendors and their families. Help us write the next chapter: bit.ly/4hAYGQO   Account name: The Big Issue Standard Bank Acc: 072027282 Branch: 025609 Ref: Your name

What does Cape Town’s food really look and taste like? Dennis Anees Molewa explores the communities, histories and flavours that make up the city’s food story, from Senegalese kitchens to Cape Malay cooking. Read the full story in the latest edition of The Big Issue.

Yoliswa supports herself & her 7 dependents by selling The Big Issue in Bergvliet. Her wish list includes a washing machine, fridge, paint & fencing to make her home safer. Want to help? Call 021 461 6690 or donate using Yoliswa’s name as the reference. bigissue.org.za/vendors/

The latest edition Big Issue is out now! We explore Cape Town’s food identity, head into the wild, look at efforts to close the vaccination gap and bring you more stories from across SA.   Look out for official Big Issue vendors in CT to buy yours for R40. R20 goes to the vendor!

A new UCT study explores how platforms like Uber and Airbnb reshape power, work and access in South Africa. Read more in our latest magazine while it's still out for sale!

More children than ever dream of online fame, but what are the risks? In our current issue, we explore how parents can support young creators safely and wisely online. What do you think? Share your insights in the comments!

What happens when restaurant reviews become public executions? Herman Lategan defends colour, chaos, personality and proper food in his hilarious love letter to Cape to Cuba. Read more in the latest issue of The Big Issue.

Have you bought your copy yet? The latest issue of The Big Issue covers influencer culture, digital capitalism, GLP-1s, language diversity at home and more. Buy yours from official Big Issue vendors in Cape Town.

Season’s greetings from The Big Issue South Africa! When you buy The Big Issue or Little Issue from an official on-street vendor in Cape Town, you’re directly supporting their efforts. If you’d like to donate or get involved, find out more here: bigissue.org.za/get-involved…

The latest edition of The Big Issue includes a free The Art Craft + Museums Map courtesy of @mapmyway. The map includes what to see, why it’s special and where to find it in and around Cape Town. Purchase yours from official Big Issue vendors!

As the year winds down, Jill Snijman invites readers to reclaim rest, redefine resilience and embrace softness. Her piece, Time to Exhale, explores how women are rewriting the rules of power and success, not through endurance but through peace. Read it in our latest issue.

Meet @IkhayalamiSA, the Cape Town org reimagining what safe, climate resilient housing can look like. Their innovative shelter models + community-driven financing are helping 1000s of South Africans move from crisis to stability, one structure at a time. @ImpactAmplifier

Inside our latest issue, we unpack South Africa’s housing crisis, explore the broken systems parents face when flying solo with toddlers, and share a powerful call for women to exhale. On sale now for R40. R20 goes directly to your vendor.

Chef Nate’s journey proves that success doesn’t follow a straight line. From serving tables and surviving hardship to building a business that feeds community, his story is one of resilience, grit and hope. Read more in the latest Big Issue while it's still for sale!

More and more South Africans are caught in the cashless divide, where the words “Sorry, no cash” cut off tips and income for those who need it most. In our latest edition, we explore how Tip4Change is helping to bridge that gap by making it easier to give safely and instantly.

Food gardens feed families, build resilience, and give people a way to reclaim control over their health and future. 🫜 From backyards to community plots, gardens are becoming symbols of hope and transformation across South Africa. Full story in our latest edition.

Have you purchased your copy of the latest Big Issue? 🌱 This edition looks at how we can grow hope in challenging times, from cultivating gardens to finding fresh ways of dealing with everyday struggles. #ChangeIsInYourPocket

LiquidGold Africa tackles waste, creates jobs, improves sanitation, and helps communities grow food sustainably. With support from @ImpactAmplifier, they’re proving that smart ideas can transform lives. Read more in the July - August edition of the Big Issue.

Beyond the grade: This month’s Big Issue explores how belonging, meaning, and connection can help students thrive at school, varsity, and beyond. Get the full story in our July - August edition. R40 from official vendors. R20 goes straight to them. #GoodReadGoodDeed