A Strubenvale couple was disappointed after they were allegedly told by the Ekurhuleni Metro that the database was full so they would be unable to apply for a hawker’s licence.
“We wanted to have a stand on Ermelo Road and we were told by the other hawkers that we needed a licence.
“If you just set up a stand without a licence, the police can confiscate your goods.
“We can’t take the risk of selling our goods without a licence,” says Tersia Mostert.
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Tersia and her husband, Mossie, were left frustrated by their experience as they say they are just trying to do the right thing and make a living the honest way.
The pensioners tried going to the police for help but the police only issue a certificate to deal with second-hand goods so they were unable to help the pensioners.
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The pair now do not know how to proceed as they depend on the sale of their goods for income.
The metro failed to respond in time for publication.
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