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The Aftermath Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Families In Polokwane, South Africa

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  • Dillo Justin Ramoshaba

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • Selelo Frank Rapholo

    (Department of Social Work, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

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Several studies show that during natural disasters, individuals within some families face challenges such as exacerbation of existing family problems or new difficulties accompanied by stress related to job loss, injury or illness, and parenting concerns. It is from this background that the researchers developed a hunch to explore the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on families in Polokwane, which is in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The researchers adopted a qualitative approach wherein a case study design was used to explore the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in the selected families. Convenient and Snowball sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews to gain in-depth information from the respondents. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings of the study show families were disoriented due to issues such as loss of family bonds, Job loss, and domestic violence. The study provides conclusions and recommendations.

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  • Dillo Justin Ramoshaba & Selelo Frank Rapholo, 2026. "The Aftermath Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Families In Polokwane, South Africa," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 13(1), pages 288-295, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:13:y:2026:i:1:p:288-295
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21036223
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