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African female migrants and housing acquisition in South Africa: A comparison between 2001 and 2011 Population Census
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
African female migrants make up a large portion of the population in general and in South Africa in particular. This includes both the documented and the undocumented female migrants. Nonetheless, they are confronted with ...
Supportive socio-economic conditions to achieve a successful demographic dividend in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
One of the population structures associated with demographic dividend is “demographic transition”, which is a shift from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality. It is understood that low dependency ...
Determinants of household access to and perceived quality of water in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Like many African countries, South Africa is challenged with uneven distribution and insufficient access to potable water. The issue of inadequate access to water is more pronounced in the marginalized region where most ...
Determinants of access and utilization of health care facilities among women in South Africa: The case of the Eastern Cape province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Access to healthcare is a requirement for human well-being. However, women who seek
medical care when needed are still confronted with significant access barriers. This study aimed
to identify the factors influencing the ...
Influence of data accuracy and non-use of quality information on reproductive health: a comparative study of Nigeria and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
In healthcare settings, information systems play a critical role in providing safe, timely, and effective healthcare services. Decision-making on medical supplies, healthcare providers, service delivery, finance, and ...
The factors associated with the access to early childhood development (ecd) facilities in South Africa: insight from the 2021 general household survey (ghs)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Despite South Africa being a developed country, it has one of the highest and most persistent inequality rates in the world and this disparity is evident in the education sector. However, the country has sufficient resources ...
Assessing some socio-economic and demographic changes affecting the employment in the informal sector between the years 2017 and 2020
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
In most developing countries, the informal workforce comprises over half of the total workforce, reaching approximately 68.5% in South Africa. This category includes self-employed individuals in informal enterprises and ...
The determinants of mothers’ access to antenatal healthcare in South Africa: insights from the Eastern Cape province
(2023)
Eastern Cape Province has historically experienced challenges in its improvements and provisions for women’s access to primary healthcare facilities. Women in the Eastern Cape province continue to lack access to antenatal ...