
Repurposed Shipping Containers: At the Heart of South Africa’s Informal Economy
South Africa’s informal economy contributes income for millions of South Africans – and in many cases, repurposed shipping containers provide inexpensive premises for their businesses. The value of SA’s informal economy According to Spotong magazine, South Africa’s informal economy includes: upwards of 100 000 spaza shops turning over about R46 billion per year, with typical