COVID-19 pandemic and the South African township economy

This paper aims to assess the relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and South African township economy in King William’s town, Africa. The research methodology utilized a descriptive cross-sectional (survey) design. population included micro small business owners or managers Williams Town, Random sampling technique was used sample 210 participants. data were collected from owners/managers of businesses using questionnaire method. average age participant 29 years (SD = 1.12), 37.6% males while 62.4% females. findings this study revealed impact on area that negatively affected performance. therefore concludes Africa's lockdown measures introduced contain virus have had significant economic economy, particularly businesses, which account for majority economy.