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Socio-Demographic Information Population: The Central Statistical Services (CSC), based on a survey carried out in 1996, puts the population of Messina at 19500. The Greater Messina Transitional Local Council, based on administrative records places the population at 26000. 4000 are Caucasians and 22000 are black. Of the entire population, females make up 65-70% of the population. Employment: The total number of people formally employed in Messina is circa 7,474.
Informal Trade: There are about 450 people involved in informal trade. Some sell fruits and vegetables at the market, while yet others have stalls at the numerous flea markets. Activities That Women Are Engaged In: Most women are involved in vending and running small Coca-Cola outlets called "Spazas" and they also sell drinks at the railway station. A large number are also employed as domestics in the low density suburbs or as bed maids at the hotels and lodges in Messina. A small number are employed in the Chinese and Indian retail outlets. Activities That Girls Are Engaged In: Sex work and informal trading. The bars allow the young girls to get into the bar so many of them get picked up by patrons at the bars and shebeens. Educational Institutions In Messina Primary: There are 3 primary schools offering Standard One to Six and 4 High Schools in Messina offering Standard 8-12
Residential Characteristics
A large majority of the informal settlements have 3-5 extra shacks called Mkuku's which the owners lease out. There are only 1543 formal settlements in Messina, these being 2-3 bedroom houses (High income-95% of them are resided in by the White Inhabitants, while the remaining 5 % of the houses belong to the Indians and Customs/Immigration officials) There are 5600 informal settlements, which are mostly 2-3 roomed houses that were built under the RDP project. They have clean water and Electricity with excellent reticulation. These are no longer being built because the Government could no longer find donors to help fund the project. The Mkuku's are squatter like settlements built out of durawall or asbestos. The 5600 informal settlements are split into 5 "locations" (or sections):
Sex Work There are around 300 sex workers operating in Messina. They all reside in Messina but some carry out sex work at the Border with the Truckers at the Truck-inn located there and with the informal traders. Sex Workers Hostels And Guest Houses:There are no sex worker hostels and guest- houses in Messina. Most of the sex workers in Messina stay in the RDP houses or rent Mkukus from the owners of the RDP houses. Bottle Stores/Bars/Beer Hall Where Sex Work Is Carried Out:
Streets Where Sex Workers Meet Clients:Billy Street, National Road (N1), Bandasingel Road, Lawrence Kaunda Lane, Ham Street, Stephanus Street, Hosea Kekane Street, Chris Hani Street, Squba Abel Road, Patrick Machadho, Brilliant Street And Freedom Street. Socio-Economic Status Of Sex Workers:They have just enough to make ends meet. They make between ZAR 1500-1700 per month from sex work. Many of them also work at the Chinese and Indian shops and earn around ZAR 350 per fortnight. Prices Charged Per Session/Periodicity Of Work:
Truckers Trucking Companies Using The Route:
Trucking Companies With Offices At The Border:
Freight Companies With Offices In Messina:
Trucks Crossing The Border On 3 Random Days:
Trucks Parked At The Border On 3 Random Days:
Busiest Days Of The Month: month end and the first week of the month because most of the companies importing their goods require them by the beginning of the month. Goods Transported And Destinations:
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Health Facilities In Messina There is one main Hospital and 2 clinics in Messina. The Hospital is known as Messina Hospital. The clinics are known as Nancefield and Municipality clinics respectively.
All patients presenting with sexually transmitted diseases are referred to Nancefield Clinic.
The Municipality Clinic Distributed 12000 condoms in 1998. Messina Hospital does not distribute condoms. Nancefield Clinic also distributes condoms. Major Businesses And Employers In Messina:
Non-Governmental Organizations: The only NGO operating in Messina is the Centre for Positive Care(CPC), which has implemented the Messina Peer Education Project. CPC distributes 50 000 condoms every 6 weeks. AIDS Activities In Messina: Venetia Mine has its own Peer Education program. The army has its own program as well. Recreational Facilities: There are the bars (clubbing), pool tables and the video club. Informal Traders Places where they meet during the day
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Officials
Mining There is one diamond mine (Venetia) owned by De Beers. It employs 753 people. Farming There are 16 farms in Messina. They all specialize in different products. Some farm game and others fruits and vegetables. No data is available about the operations of the farms. There is no Farmers' guild and the Local Council does not have the information on hand.
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