All around Jo'burg and other SA cities, these street side hawkers have become quite a common sight. They sell mostly single fruits, packets of chips and sweets, single cigarettes etc. Most of them are found close to taxi ranks, or outside shopping centres, and they sell to the people waiting for taxis and passersby.
Here are 3 of the hawkers that I drive past most days.
This lady sits on Republic Road in Randburg next to a petrol station. Every day she has about 2 or 3 friends sitting chatting with her.
This guy, also on Republic Road, is the only hawker I've seen that operates from a gazebo. He's very lucky to have a roof over his head. He's got quite a fancy setup with all sorts of things in his "shop".
This man is my favourite hawker. He's got quite a few things going for him. He fixes shoes, and has always got a pile of shoes next to his "table". He has a phone. He sells a few odds and ends. And can you see the flowers behind him? He also tends a garden on the side of the road. One day I have to stop here and take some closer shots, but I know I'm going to have to carry cash on me to pay him for the photos.
Lastly, excuse the quality of the photos. I took them while I was driving (through the windscreen), which is no mean feat in the traffic!
6 comments:
interesting. I enjoyed this post. I like learning about where you are.
Thanks Corey, I've started thinking about our street photography theme for the month
I like your new idea, Jenty.
I like to see more from your country and its people in their living environment and..and...looking forward to more! :-)
I think it's a great idea Jeanette, it's going to give people a better idea of life in Johannesburg :) Considering you were driving the photo's are pretty good!
Very interesting post and a glimpse into the life in your country. Look forward to seeing more!
Nice series Jenty. It is amazing what so many people have to resort to to make a living. The hawkers are also a big part of the scene in Port Elizabeth
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