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On Johannesburgβs streets, traders remain fiercely cash-first
TechCabal - Sep 02, 2025
Street traders in Johannesburg's inner city transform sidewalks into vibrant marketplaces, selling food, vegetables, and second-hand clothes. Gauteng accounts for approximately 29% of South Africa's informal economy, employing nearly 20% of the country's workforce.
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