Traders fear criminalisation of scrap metal trading

Scrap metal traders in the Eastern Cape are concerned about the criminalisation of scrap metal trading in the country. They say, although risky, this is their means to survive. Most of these traders are women, who take care of their families through collecting and trading scrap metal. However, there have been concerns about the contribution of this business to metal theft in the country. or more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.