Migrant Traders in South Africa

Download or read book Migrant Traders in South Africa written by Pranitha Maharaj and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).