What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the historical exclusion of informal workers from social security in South Africa and its consequences during COVID-19.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Introduction: social security in the time of COVID-19

Key Points

To examine the historical exclusion of informal workers from social security in South Africa and its consequences during COVID-19.
Analysis of the context of informal work in South Africa.
Review of social security systems and their effectiveness during crises.
COVID-19 exposed severe gaps in social protection for informal workers.
Historical exclusion has intensified vulnerabilities amidst the pandemic.

Abstract

The chapter outlines the context of informal work in South Africa, characterised by a historical exclusion from the broader social security system. This exclusion has been particularly detrimental in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which not only exposed but also amplified the existing gaps in social protection for informal workers.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12969d48a0ea166567389f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32361858

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