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
The long, sleepy stumble. Thuggery against the earth. • South African environmental news reads like a mafia rap sheet …
The rap sheet*:
OUR VENDORS’ WISH LISTS
OUR VENDORS AND GOAL SETTING • Did you know that The Big Issue street vendors meet with our social worker Tsephiso (Tsephi) Nhemachena to discuss their dreams, challenges, and goals? Here’s how it works...
INTO THE WILD • Chris and Mathilde Stuart are renowned for their work in wildlife research. Having spent the past 40 years travelling the globe, they’ve captured their findings in a host of beautiful and bestselling nature guides. In their own words, the couple shares with us some of the highlights from their journey.
FROM THE STUART ON NATURE COLLECTION
NARROW ESCAPES • The book Photo Safari Kruger is wildlife photographer Armand Grobler’s personal collection of images highlighting the natural splendour and extraordinary wildlife of the Greater Kruger region. Big Issue Editor Laura Jones chats to him about his unusual career and African bushveld adventures.
WILD EARTH!
WILD EARTH!
What’s the weather like? • Look at the pictures of the weather. Circle one word that describes each picture the best.
LITTLE ROLLERS
Western Cape Government joins battle over mining • An appeal has been filed against a new coastal prospecting licence …
WHERE IT’S AT
Alexkor facing criminal charges over Northern Cape mining operations • Environment department lays charges against state diamond miner over use of ‘cofferdams’.
SA’s wetter summer explained
WHALES NEED OUR HELP • You may have noticed, particularly if you are local to the coastal areas of South Africa, a decline in whale sightings. Here’s why …
AN EPIC ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE • Five environmentally conscious matric learners have won the trip of a lifetime …
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ABOUT THE MERAKI DANCERS
A BIG TICKET PRODUCTION • Glorious Meraki lights up the stage in a spectacle of dance.
WHAT’S ON? • Plan your biggest weekend yet with comedy, art and music …
COLOURS OF HOPE • “Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends”
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