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Migrant Traders in South Africa

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Editors:
  1. Pranitha Maharaj

    1. School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

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  • Examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants in the informal economy
  • Supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) using robust quantitative and qualitative research
  • Offers comprehensive analysis of various types of urban and rural informal trading

Part of the book series: Sustainable Development Goals Series (SDGS)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 1-21

  3. Migrants in the Informal Sector: What We Know So Far?

    • Shanaaz Dunn, Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 23-59

  4. Hustling to Survive: Livelihood Strategies of Migrants

    • Sachin Sewpersad, Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 61-84

  5. Escaping Poverty in Zimbabwe: Experiences of Informal Traders in South Africa

    • Emma S. Chikovore, Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 85-106

  6. Innovation and Flexibility: Nigerian Women in Durban’s Informal Economy

    • Sunday I. Oyebamiji
    Pages 107-129

  7. Remittance Flow and Familial Relations in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Rethinking Social Ties During the Migration Period

    • Thebeth R. Masunda, Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 131-157

  8. No Protection, No Support: Older Migrants Operating in South Africa’s Informal Economy

    • Ganzamungu Zihindula, Pranitha Maharaj, Shanaaz Dunn
    Pages 159-181

  9. Collaboration or Competition? The Relationship Between Locals and Migrants in the Informal Economy

    • Tronic Sithole, Pranitha Maharaj
    Pages 183-209

  10. Changes in Public Attitudes and Behaviour Towards International Migrants in South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • Steven L. Gordon
    Pages 211-236

  11. The Inclusion of International Migrants in the Informal Economy: From Policy to Practice

    • Mamokete Modiba, Thobelani N. Mdluli
    Pages 237-267
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About this book

This edited book examines the social realities of migrant traders in the informal economy in South Africa. It draws on original research conducted with migrant traders in order to understand their lived experiences in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With chapters on the diverse types of informal trading, urban versus rural settings, migrant women, xenophobia, crime, poverty, well-being and policy responses, the book will be a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, policymakers and development practitioners whose work relates to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

    Pranitha Maharaj

About the editor

Pranitha Maharaj is a Professor and South African Research Chair in Economic Development at the School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Migrant Traders in South Africa

  • Editors: Pranitha Maharaj

  • Series Title: Sustainable Development Goals Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-21150-8Published: 02 March 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-21153-9Published: 03 March 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-21151-5Published: 01 March 2023

  • Series ISSN: 2523-3084

  • Series E-ISSN: 2523-3092

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 267

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Migration, African Economics, Economic Growth, Trade, Trade

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