TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Study of the Effects of Zimbabwean Youth Migration on
Musina Area, South Africa
AU - Chinyakata, Rachel AU - Nanga Raselekoane, Raymond AU - Gwatimba, Leah 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 2
SP  - 357
EP  - 362
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2018.357.362
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2018.357.362
KW  - Host country
KW  -effects
KW  -migration
KW  -Musina
KW  -youth
KW  -Zimbabwe
AB  - Youth migration has always been part of human history. Musina area, like many other border areas,
experiences a variety of challenges as a result of the influx of young people from the neighboring Zimbabwe
and other African countries. Of great concern about this migration is the fact that the host country or area may
become unsafe and unstable as a result of huge influx of migrants. There may also be tensions between local
people and migrants over the resources. The study sought to investigate the effects of the Zimbabwean youth
migration on Musina area. The study was undertaken in Musina area which is situated 18 km from the
Beit-bridge border post. A qualitative research approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were used to
collect data. Non-probability quota sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The study sample
consisted of 16 respondents. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study found that the effects
of the Zimbabwean youth migration on the Musina area include, among others, tensions between locals and
the Zimbabwean youth migrants over resources, job and business opportunities, overcrowding and crime.
Multi-pronged strategies which involve different stakeholders should be applied to address tensions over job
and business opportunities, overcrowding and crime in the Musina area.
ER  -