VOW 88.1 AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH EDWARD MOLOPI

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For years, informal traders have formed the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s inner-city economy — providing affordable goods, creating jobs, and adding vibrancy to urban spaces. However, tensions between traders and the City of Johannesburg have persisted over regulation, trading spaces, and law enforcement.
3 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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