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COVID-19 and contentment: how the pandemic shaped South Africans’ finances and their trust in the government

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a severe economic shock to South Africa, triggering widespread job losses, income disruption and heightened financial insecurity for millions of households. Drawing on HSRC national survey data, researchers explored how feeling economically worse off during the late stages of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced political trust in South Africa at the time.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/31907368

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Electoral Systems and Political Participation

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7147377004

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