Elderly people at Ngqeleni Post Office, Eastern Cape, wait for their grant money on 3 October 2023. (Photo: Hoseya Jubase) The precarious position of informal and low-paid workers was amplified during the pandemic. This includes those who are self-employed, gig workers, contract workers and seasonal workers. As they are all employed, they do not qualify for social assistance. Yet, as there are no formal contracts in place for informal and low-paid workers, they are unable to access social protection such as unemployment insurance. This article is free to read.
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