, GGH3702 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 17 March 2025
QUESTION 1 South Africa's economy was historically reliant
on the extraction of natural resources. In the current context,
identify and analyse the main economic sectors, explore their
linkages, and discuss their spatial distribution. Provide a critique
of South Africa's future economic development outlook
considering the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. [100
Marks]
QUESTION 1: South Africa’s Economic Sectors,
Linkages, Spatial Distribution, and Future
Economic Outlook
1. Introduction
Historically, South Africa's economy has been
dependent on the extraction of natural resources,
particularly gold, diamonds, and other minerals.
However, over time, economic diversification has
taken place, leading to the development of key
sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, services,
and finance.
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 17 March 2025
QUESTION 1 South Africa's economy was historically reliant
on the extraction of natural resources. In the current context,
identify and analyse the main economic sectors, explore their
linkages, and discuss their spatial distribution. Provide a critique
of South Africa's future economic development outlook
considering the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. [100
Marks]
QUESTION 1: South Africa’s Economic Sectors,
Linkages, Spatial Distribution, and Future
Economic Outlook
1. Introduction
Historically, South Africa's economy has been
dependent on the extraction of natural resources,
particularly gold, diamonds, and other minerals.
However, over time, economic diversification has
taken place, leading to the development of key
sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, services,
and finance.
