Buffalo City mayor Xola Pakati kickstarted the season with a two-decade-long tradition of switching on the Christmas street lights at Qonce on Friday night.
BISHO: Informal traders in the Buffalo City metro in the Eastern Cape said they were looking forward to the festive season as it was generally a period where they could earn some profits.
Executive mayor Xola Pakati kickstarted the season with a two-decade-long tradition of switching on the Christmas street lights at Qonce on Friday night.The most popular location for informal traders, Ebuhlanti, was already a hive of activity.The hawkers are looking forward to the festive season as this is the busiest time of the year for them - meaning after months of scraping by they'll be cashing in. pic.twitter.
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