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May 24, 2026Open Access

Re-thinking the value of land-based livelihoods in former Bantustans of post-apartheid South Africa

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Explores the significance of agriculture for female headed households in former bantustans, suggesting improvements for their economic status.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to evaluate the significance of land-based livelihoods in enhancing economic opportunities for female headed households in former bantustans.
  • Applied in-depth interviews and questionnaires
  • Sample included female headed households selected via purposive non-random sampling
  • Focused on Cala, Eastern Cape province, South Africa
  • Land-based livelihoods are crucial for household sustenance despite a declining farming economy.
  • They serve as a safety net for both consumption and income generation amidst growing poverty.
  • The current contributions of these livelihoods require recognition and enhancement from government and civil society.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12959d48a0ea1665671c0bhttps://doi.org/10.14749/32378028
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