CROSS BORDER MIGRATION

Bosman, M.A., Wentzel, M.E., Mabitsela, M.O., Marais, J.L., Nkau, D.J., Vennekens, A. & Viljoen, J.H. (2000) Causes of cross-border migration between South Africa and respectively Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

This report focuses on the causes and implications of cross-border migration between Mozambique and South African and between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Bosman, M.A., Wentzel, M.E., Marais, J.L. & Viljoen, J.H. (2000) Cross-border migration to Mpumalanga: implications for development.

Explores the impact management and development implications of cross border migration from Mozambique to Mpumalanga.

Kok, P. & Wentzel, M. (2004) HSRC migration studies: data generated, methodological details, and some highlights. (Paper presented at the workshop of the Department of Social Development in the Regional Population and Development Strategy, Pretoria, 2 September).

This paper do not give another historical review of migration research, but attention is given to the more recent studies on cross-border and internal migration, with the emphasis falling on the current migration projects at the HSRC.

Kok, P., O'Donovan, M., Bouare, O. & van Zyl, J. (2003) Post-apartheid patterns of internal migration in South Africa. Cape Town: HSRC Publishers.

Popular belief in debate is that urbanisation has increased substantially in the new South Africa, when in fact patterns of internal migration have remained static since the late-1970's. Internal migration patterns have been under-researched since the easing of restrictions in 1990. This study fills the gap with some surprising results, drawing on census and other secondary data. This publicati...

Kok, P.C. Migration rules must reflect globalised era. Business Day. (19 April 2002)

Kok, P.C., O'Donovan, M.A. & Miles, M. (2000) Migration and employment. In The state of South Africa's population report 2000: population, poverty and vulnerability. Pretoria: National Population Unit, Department of Social Development. 14-26.

Matshe, I. (2010) Migration and remittances in SA: preliminary findings. (Paper presented to the World Bank, 18 March).

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Viljoen, J. & Wentzel, M. (2007) The impact of cross-border movement on South African towns on the Lesotho border. Act Academic. 39(2):118-138.

The article investigates the impact of cross-border movement from Lesotho to the eastern Free State towns of Ficksburg, Ladybrand and Wepener. The many Basotho who visit these towns have a tangible impact on economic activity and service provision. The findings include, among other things, the major economic benefits for the border towns and the impact on South Africa's health and education s...

Viljoen, J. & Wentzel, M. (2005) The impact of cross-border movement on South African towns bordering Lesotho. (Paper presented at the Joint Population Conference, Bloemfontein, 26-30 September).

Wentzel, M. & Tlabela, K. (2005) Historical perspectives on South African cross-border and internal migration. (Paper presented at the Joint Population Conference, Durban, 4-8 October).

This paper contains a historical overview of cross-border migration to South Africa (i.e. migration from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia to South Africa), as well as a historical perspective on internal migration in the country.

Wentzel, M. & Viljoen, J. (2004) Contemporary migration trends in South Africa: an analysis of the characteristics and profiles of cross-border and internal migrants. (Paper delivered at the 2004 HSRC Winter Conference, Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg, 27-28 July).

Wentzel, M. (2001) Cross-border movement between Lesotho and South Africa: some perspectives. In: Rule, S. & Mapetla, N. (eds). Lesotho 2000: public perceptions and perspectives. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council. 167-180.

Wentzel, M.E. (2004) Cross-border migration between South African and its neighbouring countries: historical and contemporary dimensions. (Paper presented at the Joint Population Conference of Demsa and the Department of Social Development, October 2003, Potchefstroom, South Africa).

Wentzel, M.E., Mabitsela, M.O. & Viljoen, J.H. (2001) Cross-border migration: report on a research visit to Lesotho.