CH 5: Informal Sector

What does the informal sector in South Africa encompass?

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal sector employment?

What is a common form of casual labor in the informal sector?

What is a key feature of workers in the informal sector?

Why is the informal sector considered vulnerable?

What is a common activity in the informal sector related to selling goods?

What is a distinguishing characteristic of businesses in the informal sector?

Which of the following is true about tax payments in the informal sector?

What contributes to the informality of the informal sector?

What aspect characterizes businesses in the informal sector regarding capital investment?

What is one of the factors contributing to the prevalence of informal sector employment in South Africa?

Why do immigrants in South Africa sometimes turn to the informal sector for employment?

What is a major challenge faced by the informal sector in South Africa due to lack of legal recognition?

What role does the informal sector play in South Africa's economy according to the text?

Which strategy is suggested in the text to strengthen the informal sector in South Africa?

What impact does lack of infrastructure have on the informal sector in South Africa?

Why do individuals without formal qualifications struggle to secure formal employment in South Africa?

How do fluctuations in demand impact the informal sector in South Africa?

What could enhance the livelihoods of waste pickers in Cape Town's Informal Recycling Sector according to the text?

How does the informal sector provide goods and services differently from the formal sector in South Africa?

What is a common form of work found in the informal sector in South Africa?

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of businesses in the informal sector regarding technology use?

What contributes to the informality of the informal sector employment in South Africa?

Why do workers in the informal sector often face challenges related to social security benefits?

Which of the following is a significant difference between formal and informal sector businesses in South Africa?

What type of labor is common in the informal sector and involves tasks like gardening, painting, and cleaning?

Why do businesses in the informal sector typically lack access to formal credit facilities?

What is one of the factors leading individuals to join the informal sector in South Africa?

Which challenge does the informal sector in South Africa face due to a lack of legal recognition?

How does poverty influence individuals' involvement in the informal sector in South Africa?

Why do immigrants in South Africa sometimes turn to the informal sector for employment?

What role does entrepreneurship play in the informal sector in South Africa?

How can the livelihoods of waste pickers in Cape Town's Informal Recycling Sector be enhanced?

What contributes to individuals facing challenges like lack of infrastructure in South Africa's informal sector?

What is a common reason individuals without formal qualifications struggle in South Africa's formal job market?

How does lack of infrastructure impact businesses in South Africa's informal sector?

What effect does high unemployment rates have on individuals' transition to the informal sector in South Africa?

What term describes economic activities in South Africa that are unregistered and not monitored by the government?

Which characteristic is typical of businesses in the informal sector regarding capital investment?

Which feature is common among workers in the informal sector?

Why do participants in the informal sector typically not pay income tax?

What type of labor is commonly found in the informal sector and involves tasks like gardening, painting, and cleaning?

Which factor contributes to workers in the informal sector often facing challenges related to social security benefits?

How do businesses in the informal sector tend to differ from formal businesses regarding technology use?

What distinguishes businesses in the informal sector regarding access to formal credit facilities?

Why are workers in the informal sector considered vulnerable according to the text?

What is a common form of casual labor in the informal sector according to the text?

What contributes to the high prevalence of informal sector employment in South Africa?

Why do individuals without formal qualifications struggle to secure formal employment in South Africa?

What common challenge do immigrants in South Africa face, leading them to turn to the informal sector?

How does environmental exposure affect informal businesses in South Africa?

What impact do fluctuations in demand have on the informal sector in South Africa?

Which of the following is a strategy for strengthening the informal sector in South Africa?

What role does the informal sector play in South Africa's economy, particularly for lower-income consumers?

How does lack of legal recognition impact informal businesses in South Africa?

What contributes to individuals turning to the informal sector for income generation in South Africa?

'Policy support and legalization' is suggested as a strategy for strengthening the informal sector. What would this involve?