Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long worked outside of the country’s vehicle repair industry ...

Independent car mechanics in South Africa's townships have long worked outside of the country's vehicle repair industry.

South Africa has over 700,000 registered small businesses. In the townships these include hair salons, taverns, car repair shops, laundromats and others sometimes operating out of people’s homes.

South Africa has over 700,000 registered small businesses. In the townships these include hair salons, taverns, car repair shops, laundromats and others sometimes operating out of people’s homes.