The chapter outlines social security issues for informal workers during the COVID-19 crisis, highlighting gaps in protection.
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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