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Table of Contents
Intro
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
Migrants on the Fringe of the Economy
Trading in the Era of COVID-19
Summary and Organisation of the Volume
References
2 Migrants in the Informal Sector: What We Know So Far?
Introduction
Migration for Employment: Stock and Flow
Alternatives to Formal Employment
The Informal Economy: Origin and Overview
Magnitude and Size of the Informal Economy
Migrant Informal Traders in South Africa
A Means to Make a Living: Street Trading
Feminisation of the Informal Economy: African Women in Business
Migration to the South: Is South Africa Still a Favoured Destination?
Xenophobia or Afrophobia? Crime, Violence and Harassment
The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Additional Strain
The Importance of Remaining in the Informal Sector: Resilience Through Hardship
Conclusion
References
3 Hustling to Survive: Livelihood Strategies of Migrants
Introduction
Migrants Are Not Homogenous
Reasons for Moving
Livelihood Strategies of Migrants
Challenges to Livelihood Activities
Impact of the Pandemic
Conclusion
References
4 Escaping Poverty in Zimbabwe: Experiences of Informal Traders in South Africa
Introduction
Well-Being of Zimbabwean Migrants
Methods
Reasons for Migrating to South Africa
Expectations Versus Reality
Going into Informal Business
Growing the Customer Base
Profile of the Customers
Challenges of Doing Business in South Africa
Remitting in Poverty and Its Effects on Well-Being
The Impact of COVID-19 on Zimbabwean Informal Traders
Conclusion
References
5 Innovation and Flexibility: Nigerian Women in Durban's Informal Economy
Introduction
Women on the Move
Durban: An Attractive Destination for Nigerian Women
Alone and in Search of Greener Pastures
Starting Afresh in the Informal Economy
Daily Challenges Experienced by Nigerian Women
Better Policy, Better Protection: Prioritising Women's Needs
An Added Stress: The COVID-19 Pandemic
Concluding Remarks
References
6 Remittance Flow and Familial Relations in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Rethinking Social Ties During the Migration Period
Introduction
The Economic Fallout in Zimbabwe
Remittance Flow and Family Provision in the Country of Origin
Mobility Restrictions in the Era of COVID-19
Family as a Unit of Analysis for Migration
Remittances: A Source of Family Tension
Migrants Are Vulnerable During the Pandemic
Remittance Flow and Relations During the Pandemic
Misuse of Remittances
Family Welfare First
Conclusion
References
7 No Protection, No Support: Older Migrants Operating in South Africa's Informal Economy
Introduction
Older Traders Operating During a Global Crisis
Income Security During Older Age
Researching Older Migrants
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
Migrants on the Fringe of the Economy
Trading in the Era of COVID-19
Summary and Organisation of the Volume
References
2 Migrants in the Informal Sector: What We Know So Far?
Introduction
Migration for Employment: Stock and Flow
Alternatives to Formal Employment
The Informal Economy: Origin and Overview
Magnitude and Size of the Informal Economy
Migrant Informal Traders in South Africa
A Means to Make a Living: Street Trading
Feminisation of the Informal Economy: African Women in Business
Migration to the South: Is South Africa Still a Favoured Destination?
Xenophobia or Afrophobia? Crime, Violence and Harassment
The COVID-19 Pandemic: An Additional Strain
The Importance of Remaining in the Informal Sector: Resilience Through Hardship
Conclusion
References
3 Hustling to Survive: Livelihood Strategies of Migrants
Introduction
Migrants Are Not Homogenous
Reasons for Moving
Livelihood Strategies of Migrants
Challenges to Livelihood Activities
Impact of the Pandemic
Conclusion
References
4 Escaping Poverty in Zimbabwe: Experiences of Informal Traders in South Africa
Introduction
Well-Being of Zimbabwean Migrants
Methods
Reasons for Migrating to South Africa
Expectations Versus Reality
Going into Informal Business
Growing the Customer Base
Profile of the Customers
Challenges of Doing Business in South Africa
Remitting in Poverty and Its Effects on Well-Being
The Impact of COVID-19 on Zimbabwean Informal Traders
Conclusion
References
5 Innovation and Flexibility: Nigerian Women in Durban's Informal Economy
Introduction
Women on the Move
Durban: An Attractive Destination for Nigerian Women
Alone and in Search of Greener Pastures
Starting Afresh in the Informal Economy
Daily Challenges Experienced by Nigerian Women
Better Policy, Better Protection: Prioritising Women's Needs
An Added Stress: The COVID-19 Pandemic
Concluding Remarks
References
6 Remittance Flow and Familial Relations in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Rethinking Social Ties During the Migration Period
Introduction
The Economic Fallout in Zimbabwe
Remittance Flow and Family Provision in the Country of Origin
Mobility Restrictions in the Era of COVID-19
Family as a Unit of Analysis for Migration
Remittances: A Source of Family Tension
Migrants Are Vulnerable During the Pandemic
Remittance Flow and Relations During the Pandemic
Misuse of Remittances
Family Welfare First
Conclusion
References
7 No Protection, No Support: Older Migrants Operating in South Africa's Informal Economy
Introduction
Older Traders Operating During a Global Crisis
Income Security During Older Age
Researching Older Migrants