Migration Experiences In Rustenburg, North West Province, South Africa in the Post Independence Era

The main objective of the study is to examine migration in Rustenburg, South Africa in the post independence era. Census data on usual and previous place of residence are used to estimate migration. 2 test is used to analyze differences in migration. Migration is an intrinsic part of development which may generate benefits or problems for host and sending areas. Results show that migration is increasingly taking place in Rustenburg, the largest platinum producer in the world. People migrate to Rustenburg mainly because of mining industries. The 2 test results showed that significant differences in migration by age-sex, population group and education. Persons between the ages of 15-44 dominate the migration stream. In conclusion the majority of the migrants into Rustenburg are from within the province. Circulation of workers between their tribal areas and commercial/ industrial enterprises is a familiar phenomenon all over the world where modernization and development has come into contact with tribal people. The study recommends that better services and job opportunities should be created so that distribution of people should be balanced.