No protection, no support: older migrants operating in South Africa's informal economy

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32363307

May 22, 2026Open Access

No protection, no support: older migrants operating in South Africa's informal economy

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The research aims to explore the vulnerabilities faced by older migrants in South Africa's informal economy.
Qualitative interviews conducted with older migrants in the informal economy in South Africa.
Analysis of socio-economic factors impacting health and support systems for older migrants.
Older migrants experience significant health-related vulnerabilities due to lack of access to formal support systems.
Socio-economic challenges contribute to increased risk of poverty and isolation among older migrants.

Implication

Highlights health and socio-economic vulnerabilities among older migrants, indicating urgent support needs.

Abstract

As the population ages significantly, there is also increasing pressure on old age support systems as growing older increases the likelihood and risk of health-related and socio-economic vulnerability.

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