Migration into Rustenburg Local Municipality between 1996 and 2001

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Title:	Migration into Rustenburg Local Municipality between 1996 and 2001
Author:	Kibet, Moses
Year:	2013
Periodical:	Journal of Social Development in Africa (ISSN 1012-1080)
Volume:	28
Issue:	1
Pages:	65-85
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	internal migration statistics
Abstract:	The paper examines the pattern and nature of migration into the Rustenburg area in the North West Province, South Africa. It argues that it is important to gain an understanding of the processes of internal migration within South Africa in general and Rustenburg in particular, because migration is an intrinsic element of the development process, which may generate benefits or problems for host and sending areas. Rustenburg is the largest producer of platinum in the world. People migrate to Rustenburg because they are attracted by the rapidly growing mining and tourism activities in the area. Using figures for migration to Rustenburg from the 1996 and 2001 censuses, the study established that the majority of the migrants are from within the province. The study also examines the distribution of migrants by race, gender, age, citizenship, and education. The circulation of workers between their tribal areas and commercial/industrial enterprises is a familiar phenomenon. The study recommends that in order to reduce negative impacts of migration, factors that trigger migration ought to be addressed. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]