scholarly journals The Entrepreneurial Alertness of Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olawale Fatoki
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Entrepreneurial Alertness ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs

scholarly journals Challenges to the growth of African immigrant-owned businesses in selected craft markets in Cape Town, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 410-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samson Nambei Asoba ◽  
Robertson K. Tengeh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
African Immigrant ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Many ◽  
Depth Interviews

This paper sought to ascertain the factors that impact on the growth of African immigrant-owned craft businesses in selected craft markets. The purposive and snowball non-probability sampling technique was deemed to be the best method to use in this study to select the respondents. The study utilized a mixed method approach to collect and analyze data. Questionnaires (quantitative) were administered to 122 African immigrant entrepreneurs, and in-depth interviews (qualitative) were conducted with the three municipality managers responsible for the four selected craft markets. The quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, and face-to- face interviews were analysed by content analysis. Pushed by the need to survive and pulled by the many tourists in South Africa, African immigrant entrepreneurs turned to the craft business Seasonal and irregular nature of trade, competition, and xenophobia were noted to be the main growth challenges. Recommendations were made to the relevant stakeholders. Keywords: African immigrant entrepreneur, business growth, survivalist businesses, craft markets, SMEs. JEL Classification: M10, M13

scholarly journals Work-Life Conflict of Native and Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4(J)) ◽  
pp. 174-184
Author(s):  
Olawale Fatoki
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
Work Life Conflict

Work life conflict negatively impacts entrepreneurs and the economic performance of their businesses. The study explored the work-life conflict (WLC) of native and immigrant entrepreneurs in South Africa. Also, the study examined the effect of gender and work-related factors (long working hours and work overload) on the WLC of native and immigrant entrepreneurs. The study adopted the survey method (selfadministered questionnaires) for data collection. The participants in the study were identified through convenience and snowballing sampling methods. The methods of data analysis included descriptive statistics, T-test, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The results showed high levels of WLC for both native and immigrant entrepreneurs. Native entrepreneurs have a higher level of WLC compared to immigrant entrepreneurs, however the difference is not statistically significant. Male entrepreneurs have a lower level of WLC compared to female entrepreneurs. Long working hours and work overload significantly impact on the WLC of native and immigrant entrepreneurs. Recommendations to reduce WLC include goal setting, scheduling and delegation of work by entrepreneurs. 

African immigrants in South Africa: Job takers or job creators?

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivence Kalitanyi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
African Immigrants ◽  
African Immigrant ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
African Immigration

During the last decade African immigrants have been met with and exposed to severe forms of hostility towards their presence in this country. A significant number of these migrants have successfully applied their entrepreneurial flair in establishing small enterprises and employing workers, often to the envy of their local counterparts. This paper presents the findings of an empirical study conducted in 2007 on job creation by African immigrant entrepreneurs for South Africans with face-to-face interviews with 120 African immigrant entrepreneurs. These findings were triangulated 7 non-governmental organisations that interact with immigrants in Cape Town. A review of the literature on migration, entrepreneurship and immigrant entrepreneurs formed the basis for the study The findings indicate that more than 80% of African immigrant entrepreneurs interviewed employ South Africans in their businesses. Despite a generally negative national perception towards immigrants, this study has also revealed that entrepreneurial skills are transferred from immigrant entrepreneurs to their South African employees. Whilst the study was only conducted in the suburban areas of Cape Town, the researcher believes that the results represent the general trend for South Africa. Furthermore, the study only involved those migrants who come from African continent. The overall result is the acknowledgement of the contribution that non-citizens are making to the country’s growth and development. The findings suggest recommendations geared towards policy changes regarding South African immigration law, an inclusive research about the role of immigrants on job creation in South Africa, as well as the consideration of immigrant entrepreneurs when allocating financial support.

Towards Enhancing Migrant Social Entrepreneurship Through Social Capital in Durban, South Africa

2022 ◽  
pp. 71-95
Author(s):  
Ndwakhulu Stephen Tshishonga
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
Foreign Policies ◽  
Migrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
Police Protection

This chapter interrogates the notion of social capital and its potential impact on enhancing or undermining the socio-economic efforts by migrants in Durban, South Africa. Tshishonga argues that it is through entrepreneurship that entrepreneurs transform their innovative and creative ideas into business enterprises and job creation. This chapter is concerned about migrant social entrepreneurial endevours as a source of livelihoods within the informal economic sector. Informal businesses initiated by migrants have proven to be successful and sustainable compared to that of the locals. Despite the challenges faced by migrant entrepreneurs such as financial deficit, xenophobia, anti-foreign policies, victimization, violence, and harassment absence of police protection, etc., these enterprises thrive. This chapter employs a case study method where 15 African immigrant entrepreneurs were targeted to determine how social capital is used to expand and sustain their businesses.

scholarly journals Factors impeding African immigrant entrepreneurs’ progression in selected small and medium enterprises: Evidence from a local municipality in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard L. Ngota ◽  
Eric E. Mang'unyi ◽  
Sookdhev Rajkaran
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
African Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Entrepreneurs ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study examines factors inhibiting African immigrant entrepreneurs’ small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) growth in a municipality of South Africa. Understanding these factors is important to stakeholders as this is an area that plagues much of the immigrant entrepreneurship literature. The study is descriptive in nature, and data were sourced from active African immigrant entrepreneurs through a quantitative approach. Random sampling was used to identify a total of 75 businesses. The results indicated that access to credit from regulated financial institutions is a mirage and that Afrophobic attacks on businesses dwindles prospects of entrepreneurship, job and wealth creation, thus impacting on economic growth of the region. To help bring ‘long-lasting’ co-existence between immigrant entrepreneurs and natives, formulation and implementation of ‘liberal’ integrated public policy interventions and strategies are needed. This would help in having a positive impact on the region’s prosperity in terms of job creation, poverty reduction and economic growth, in turn improving the peoples’ well-being. Given the migratory patterns and greater human global mobility, debate on integrated approaches among or within government systems should never be obscure as it is one of the biggest challenges in the continent.

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