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To understand public opinion on immigrants' access to social welfare in South Africa and the motivations behind these beliefs.

May 24, 2026Open Access

South Africans are split on whether immigrants should share in our welfare: what they believe and why

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To understand public opinion on immigrants' access to social welfare in South Africa and the motivations behind these beliefs.
Qualitative analysis of public opinion regarding immigration and welfare access.
Examination of the influence of political ideology, social trust, and anti-immigrant sentiments.
A significant portion of the population supports the idea of prioritizing citizens for welfare benefits.
Political ideology plays a crucial role in shaping attitudes towards immigrant welfare access.
Social trust and anti-immigrant sentiment strongly correlate with public opinion on this issue.

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HSRC study explores beliefs on immigrants sharing welfare in South Africa, highlighting political and social factors.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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