Abstract

RANIGA, Tanusha  and  FITSHANE, Zimi. Economic experience of migrant women residing in Gauteng, South Africa: a sustainable livelihood perspective. Social work (Stellenbosch. Online) [online]. 2022, vol.58, n.3, pp.239-271. ISSN 2312-7198.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/58-3-1056.

This study investigated the correlation between poverty and the economic experiences of undocumented migrant women residing in a community in Gauteng province, South Africa. Through using a qualitative methodology, we present evidence from interviews and a focus group conducted with 20 women who relate their experiences. Adopting a sustainable livelihood perspective, this article presents the biographical profiles of the women and discusses three themes: social capital influences, tapping into human capital skills, and access to financial capital. This article contributes to debates on promoting gender justice and sustainable livelihoods as a prerequisite for poverty alleviation in Africa.

Keywords : economic experiences; migrant women; sustainable livelihoods; undocumented.

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