GGH3702
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
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Due Date: 17 March 2025
SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC SECTORS AND THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION: AN ANALYSIS OF LINKAGES, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, AND
FUTURE PROSPECTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. MAIN ECONOMIC SECTORS IN SOUTH AFRICA ............................................... 3
2.1 Primary Sector: Mining and Agriculture ............................................................ 3
2.2 Secondary Sector: Manufacturing and Industrialization .................................... 4
2.3 Tertiary Sector: Services, Trade, and Finance.................................................. 4
3. LINKAGES BETWEEN ECONOMIC SECTORS ................................................... 5
3.1 Backward and Forward Linkages in Mining and Manufacturing ........................ 5
3.2 Agriculture’s Connection to Food Processing and Retail .................................. 5
3.3 Services Sector’s Role in Supporting Primary and Secondary Industries ......... 5
4. SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA ....... 6
4.1. Gauteng: The Economic Powerhouse ............................................................. 6
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 17 March 2025
SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC SECTORS AND THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION: AN ANALYSIS OF LINKAGES, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, AND
FUTURE PROSPECTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. MAIN ECONOMIC SECTORS IN SOUTH AFRICA ............................................... 3
2.1 Primary Sector: Mining and Agriculture ............................................................ 3
2.2 Secondary Sector: Manufacturing and Industrialization .................................... 4
2.3 Tertiary Sector: Services, Trade, and Finance.................................................. 4
3. LINKAGES BETWEEN ECONOMIC SECTORS ................................................... 5
3.1 Backward and Forward Linkages in Mining and Manufacturing ........................ 5
3.2 Agriculture’s Connection to Food Processing and Retail .................................. 5
3.3 Services Sector’s Role in Supporting Primary and Secondary Industries ......... 5
4. SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA ....... 6
4.1. Gauteng: The Economic Powerhouse ............................................................. 6
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
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