Midvaal invest R8m in stalls to empower Informal traders

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Midvaal Local Municipality has invested over R8 million in the construction of new trading stalls aimed at empowering informal traders and restoring dignity to their daily operations.

The project includes the construction of 34 trading stalls, an ablution block, and an administrative office.

Mayor Peter Teixeira revealed that each stall is equipped with water and electricity points and can be securely locked to safeguard the traders’ goods after hours.

“The construction of these stalls not only restores dignity for the informal traders but will also significantly improve the trading environment in the Central Business District.

“For years, informal traders operated under harsh conditions without permanent structures, leaving them vulnerable to weather conditions that often forced them to close down, often resulting in loss of income,” he stated.

Continuous support to empower traders

Teixeira highlighted that informal traders play a critical role in the economy, as they provide not only an income to owners but also create employment opportunities.

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He further said that they will continue to support this sector to ensure that the informal traders operate in a conducive environment that enables them to thrive.