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The impact of COVID-19 on informal food traders in SA

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Early in 2020, countries the world over started to close borders and restrict trade and movement in desperate attempts to contain SARS-CoV-2, the pandemic virus, which causes the disease COVID-19. In South Africa, HSRC experts warned about the effect on the country's food systems, not only for those who needed access to affordable and nutritious food but also for informal food traders who risked losing their livelihoods.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32377218

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162109790

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