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

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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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32363307
Primary Topic
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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No protection, no support: older migrants operating in South Africa's informal economy

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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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No protection, no support: older migrants operating in South Africa's informal economy

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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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Reduced inequalities
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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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