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    Migrant characteristics and migration patterns to Gauteng (2001-2011)
    (2014-12) Ngobeni, Jonas Molate; Du Plessis, Daniel; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although Gauteng only covers 1.5% of the total land area of South Africa, it is viewed as the economic heartland of the country and a gateway to Africa. Gauteng experienced the highest rate of population growth between 2001 and 2011 with in-migration playing an important role. This movement of people from both outside South African borders and from other provinces within the country plays a significant role in the development of Gauteng. The rapid urban growth of the province and in-migration exert tremendous pressure on the provincial infrastructure and impact on both provincial and municipal functions, especially the planning and delivery of services. This research analyses migration patterns and trends to Gauteng over the period 2001 to 2011 and profiles the demographic, social and economic characteristics of migrants to Gauteng. The results indicate that as much as 32 percent of migrants to Gauteng between 2001 and 2011 are foreign migrants from outside SA, followed by 20.3 percent from Limpopo and 13.1 percent from KwaZulu-Natal. The City of Johannesburg is the main destination of migrants to Gauteng, attracting 38.4 percent of all migrants to the province, and is also the preferred destination in Gauteng for foreign migrants from outside South Africa (48.9 percent). The typical migrant to Gauteng is a male person who has never married, aged between 20 and 29 years. This migrant is most likely to be originating from outside South Africa, from Limpopo, or KwaZulu-Natal. The typical migrant is likely to have completed some secondary education and is earning a low income of less than R6400 per month. The findings also indicate the existence of subtle sub-stream migration movements to Gauteng underlying the dominant patterns. The results provide an understanding of contemporary migration dynamics to Gauteng and can inform planning and policy formulation.