Industrial Development in South Africa (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Secondary economic activities
Secondary economic activities
Transform raw materials into finished products
Light industries produce
Light industries produce
Consumer goods (jewellery, clothing, computers, food)
Heavy industries produce
Heavy industries produce
Industrial goods (steel, power, paper, motor vehicles)
Raw-material orientated industries
Raw-material orientated industries
Locate near resources (bulky/heavy materials)
Market orientated industries
Market orientated industries
Locate near customers (lighter materials)
SA's 4 main industrial regions
SA's 4 main industrial regions
PWV/Gauteng, Durban-Pinetown, PE-Uitenhage, SW Cape
SA hindrance: labour
SA hindrance: labour
Frequent strikes and work disruptions
Why industrial dev. important
Why industrial dev. important
Processed goods earn more foreign currency
SDI purpose
SDI purpose
Create development corridors along transport routes
IDZ location
IDZ location
Near harbours or airports