E'PLAZINI: A PLACE TO CALL HOME FOR WASTE COLLECTORS
In South Africa, one of the most unequal societies on the planet, the informal sector drives the economy. It is estimated that 85 000 people make a living as waste collectors. They are called waste pickers, a phrase reminiscent of vultures, but contributing more than any other group to recycling within cities and towns, helping divert waste from overflowing landfills.
