Uncovering International Migration and Remittance Patterns in Southern Africa During COVID-19: Compelling Evidence from Cape Town, South Africa

The research brief examines the remitting patterns of African migrants in South Africa and shows that the pandemic and post-pandemic precarity of African migrants impacted their remitting behaviour. The brief is based on research from surveys and in-depth interviews conducted in 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from Zimbabwe, Somalia and DRC. The findings show the significance of comprehending remittances and their impacts and the need for more policy attention.