Migration - Mistra

Political Economy Faculty

Migration

Migration has shaped South Africa’s political and socio-economic history for centuries, especially during the apartheid and colonial eras. The internal and cross-border movement of people is a significant feature of the country’s historic development. It is exemplified in ongoing public policy debates and political contestations about regulating migration in society. This research publication will primarily investigate the following core question: How should South Africa regulate migration in rebuilding the economy and creating socially cohesive communities?

The core research question is explored through central themes such as the impact of migration patterns on state governance, social cohesion and South Africa’s political economy, with a focus on three secondary research questions that all link into the core question:

What is the impact of migration trends in South Africa’s political economy?
What policy interventions and other measures of state governance are in use to practice governance in relation to migration?
How does migration shape citizenship, identity and social cohesion in communities?

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