The Big Issue #316
THE BIG ISSUE #316 – special Ocean Issue, with Guest Editor Dr Dylan McGarry is available to purchase from our vendors across Cape Town CBD and suburbs and nationally in select Spar, CNA and Pick n Pay stores.
While our backs were turned, our sacred seas have been allocated for oil and gas mining. New developments in this area are special Ocean Issue, with Guest Editor Dr Dylan McGarry.
Here are some of the highlights of the new issue.
Save Our Oceans
The outrageous ocean grabbing situation, no thanks to the South African government, are enabling foreign firms to raid our deep seas and coastlines for highly profitable gas (and oil). These actions are being both justified and defended. The situation is, in part, under current litigation. We report on some of the key stories so far with special thanks to GroundUp reporters … buy a copy of The Big Issue for the full story.
Unlocking Ocean Mysteries
Deep-sea researchers set off from East London recently to gain a better understanding of what needs to be done to protect our oceans. The young southern African scientists will collect data in outer shelf and deep-sea habitats.
NRF-SAIAB, SANBI, UCT and Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde/ One Ocean Hub have launched the deep-sea research project which will deepen offshore research capacity in South Africa. Buy a copy of The Big Issue for the full story.
Sources: Dr Kerry Sink; One Ocean Hub; Jstor.org. Visit
The Human Library – unjudge someone
There’s a place you can go to rent a ‘human book’. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered and where people who are marginalised, discriminated against or who have a personal story to tell (even a positive one), are available to ‘readers’ in a non-judgmental forum. For the full story – visit HERE
“Get your 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 #316 – Ocean Issue
WHEN & WHERE: March – April 2023
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
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