Women informal food traders in South Africa during COVID-19: more vulnerable, yet given least assistance

Dominating the informal food sector in South Africa, women play an important role in the country's agri-food system. An HSRC study shows that women informal food traders experienced the worst of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet received the least assistance.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32364513
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COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
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Women informal food traders in South Africa during COVID-19: more vulnerable, yet given least assistance

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Women informal food traders in South Africa during COVID-19: more vulnerable, yet given least assistance

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Dominating the informal food sector in South Africa, women play an important role in the country's agri-food system. An HSRC study shows that women informal food traders experienced the worst of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet received the least assistance.

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