Heavy rains devastate street vendors' livelihoods

Heavy rains devastate street vendors' livelihoods

By Nosihle Zulu KwaZulu-Natal’s relentless heavy rains have left street vendors battling to keep their businesses alive, with many forced to close early, losing both productivity and profits. For those without proper shelter, the downpours have turned their workdays into a race against the weather. Among the most hit are traditional herb sellers, who say the rains are destroying their stock. Despite their best efforts to shield herbs with sails …