The Big Issue #305 ( March – April 2022) – the Conservation edition – is available in South Africa, nationally, from select Spar and Pick n Pay stores, and street vendors across Cape Town CBD and suburbs.
Editor Laura Jones pulls no punches in her editorial titled The long, sleepy stumble. Thuggery agaist the earth. “South African environmental news reads like a mafia rap sheet…” writes Laura a continues to provide the facts! Conservation- what can YOU do?
Here are some highlights in The Big Issue #305
- 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.
- 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.
- Western Cape Government joins battle over mining
An appeal has been filed against a new coastal prospecting licence …
- 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 …
- Colours of hope
Art classes are offered to The Big Issue vendors by our esteemed art process facilitator Elaine Millin. It is in these workshops where our vendors can express their inner selves in a safe, nurturing space. Support a vendor and buy one of their artworks on this page. (See also Vendor Art – with more information about this edition coming soon)
The Big Issue #304 is on sale from vendors in the city of Cape Town. Anyone outside Cape Town can buy the magazine at selected Spar and PicknPay stores or HERE
“Get your Big Issue #305 copy and be part of job creation in SA – it’s more than just a good deed; it’s a damn good read.”
WHAT: The Big Issue #305
WHEN & WHERE: March – April 2022
Available from your favourite vendor across the city. Anyone outside the city of Cape Town can buy the magazine at selected Spar and Pick n Pay stores. Anyone outside of Cape Town can also buy the magazine here.
Don’t forget: you can buy The Big Issue with your smartphone! Visit for a step-by-step guide.
INFO: E bigissue@mikatekomedia.co.za | Visit | Editorial: Editor Laura Jones, 021-461-6690 | Advertising/Marketing: Derek Carelse at derekcarelse@mweb.co.za
See also Cape Town Green Map
