Exploring food Insecurity among international migrants in South Africa: a case study of Zimbabweans in Cape Town.

The connection between international migration and food insecurity has become a significant global issue over the past few years because of the rapid rise in migration flows as well as food insecurity. People are migrating temporarily and permanently outside their borders in search for better income opportunities and food security or as a response to natural disasters, war, persecution or political reasons. South Africa is Africa’s biggest recipient of migrants from, and outside of, Africa and is one of the countries that has significantly been affected by the migration and food insecurity issue. Although Zimbabwean migrants form the largest percentage of the international migrant population in South Africa, relatively little is known about the food insecurity issues of this population group. It is against this background that this study focuses on understanding the relationship between migration and food insecurity among international migrants in Khayelitsha and De Doorns in Cape Town, South Africa. Included in this study, is a consideration of the food insecurity among Zimbabwean migrants living in these areas. This study seeks to explore the food insecurity challenges faced by international migrants living in Khayelitsha and De Doorns in Cape Town and the role that social capital plays in helping them become food secure.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Mubango, Tariro

• Migration
• Food insecurity
• Social Capital
• South Africa
• Zimbabwean migrants

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• https://uwcscholar.uwc.ac.za/bitstreams/cc304b16-b82c-466d-bef8-75893a2c9242/download