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July 3, 2026Open Access

Understanding rural livelihoods in the West Coast district, South Africa

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This article analyzes rural livelihoods in South Africa's West Coast District, suggesting vital policies for agrarian reform.

Key Points

  • To explore how rural households in South Africa's West Coast District sustain their livelihoods and identify their needs.
  • Applied sustainable rural livelihoods approach to collect and analyze data on rural households.
  • Examined various livelihood sources, including agriculture and wage employment.
  • Assessed the distribution of livelihood assets among different rural groups.
  • Some land reform beneficiaries are accumulating wealth, including land and livestock.
  • Workers in local agricultural markets are trapped in asset poverty with limited resources.
  • Unequal distribution of livelihood assets highlights the need for tailored agrarian policies.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4754965c29257aa257a1cdhttps://doi.org/10.14749/32848103
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