Sandton might have been the busiest part of Johannesburg this week – where deals of billions of rands were signed, but for the hawkers on the streets of the area, there was no business boom as it was anticipated.
Yusuf Soffit is Malawian born artist and moved to South Africa years ago in a quest for better living conditions. Soon after his arrival he set up on the streets of Sandton where he showcases his artworks together with many other people, mostly foreign nationals.
He was looking forward to making more than the usual in profits during the BRICS Summit. However, business has not been that great. But he remains hopeful that with the summit over, the delegates and tourist will now have the time to roam the street and see the beauty they have on display.
WATCH: No business boom for Hawkers hoping hoping to cash in on the #BRICS2018 Summit wrapping up at the Sandton Convention Centre. #sabcnews #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/bpgjcpxMls
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Yusuf sells some beautifully carved horns. But no, there are no rhino horns … well, at least not on display.
“Hahaha, no, we are against poaching,” he chuckles.
