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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Western Cape receives the second highest number of in-migrants for the period 2016 to 2021. In this instance, the \u201cpush\u201d factors are what may drive people from the Eastern Cape (EC) towards the Western Cape. Poor economic activity and lack of job opportunities are strong push factors for migration. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2018, the EC had the highest unemployment rate in the country at 35,6%.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Movements within and across South Africa\u2019s borders impact not only the population structure of the country and provinces within South Africa, but potentially the economic, political and social composition of a community, province and the country as a whole. Understanding and planning for current and projected migration patterns in South Africa is imperative for continued growth and development.<\/p>\n For the full report please click here<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Statistics South Africa, in collaboration with the Department of Social Development will be hosting a National Conference on Migration and Urbanisation in South Africa in 2018. If you would like more information about the conference or you would like to present a paper, please click here<\/u>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" According to the Mid-year population estimates report for 2018 released by Statistics South Africa, the population of South Africa is estimated at 57,7 million as at 1\u00a0July\u00a02018. While births and deaths are considered the main drivers of population change, migration continues to be significant, not only demographically but politically, economically and socially. The report shows read more »<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n