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/the-b…

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

COVER STORY 🤰Teenage pregnancy isn’t just about “wrong girls” making “bad choices”. It’s a societal concern that needs all of us to change the story. Get the full picture in the latest edition of The Big Issue. #ChangeIsInYourPocket #GoodReadGoodDeed

Do you have your copy yet? This month’s Big Issue takes on the stigma around teenage pregnancy, celebrates second chances & serves up stories to keep you thinking long after the last page. Buy yours from an official Big Issue vendor – half the cover price goes directly to them.

With youth unemployment at 45.5%, experience isn’t everything. In our latest issue, you’ll discover six surprising things employers actually value when hiring young people. #YouthEmployment #GoodReadGoodDeed

This month’s Essential Reading dives into the urgent work of decolonising museums and reclaiming indigenous identity. Purchase your copy of the Big Issue to find out how the Cape Flats Arts Festival is challenging the narratives that have long silenced Khoi and San histories.

Cover story: Dogs love treats too 🐕 Treat your furry friends to something homemade! Our latest issue has easy, budget-friendly pet treat recipes using simple kitchen staples. Grab a copy from official on-street Big Issue vendors. #ChangeIsInYourPocket #GoodReadGoodDeed

When you buy a copy from an official Big Issue vendor, you’re doing more than picking up a great read. You’re helping someone earn an income and build a better future. ❤️ #ChangeIsInYourPocket

The latest edition of The Big Issue is here and it’s filled with local stories that spark conversation, from job hunting tips for young people to bold art that challenges power, plus a heartfelt tribute to an African icon. R40 per copy, with R20 going straight to the vendor.

🎨 Join us this Women’s Day for a Sip & Paint at Norval Art Museum in support of The Big Issue – art, wine, and purpose in one beautiful afternoon. Book your tickets via Quicket: monkeylink.co/bd33ef 💙 #IChooseLife #TheBigIssueSA #SipAndPaint

In our latest issue, Dr Gillian Arendse reflects on how over-helping can rob young people of the resilience and confidence that comes from doing things themselves — even if it starts with mowing the lawn. 💭 What are your thoughts on this idea?