# Economic geography of South Africa notes

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## Sections in Economic geography of South Africa

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- [The Structure of the Economy](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/the-structure-of-the-economy) — The Structure of the Economy South Africa's economy is divided into distinct sectors, each playing a unique role in driving economic growth, creating employment, and contributing to the country's…
- [Agriculture](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/agriculture) — This section covers the three main agricultural products studied in Grade 12 Geography: beef, sugar cane, and maize. Select a subsection below to learn about each product.
- [Mining](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/mining) — This section covers the three main mining products studied in Grade 12 Geography: gold, coal, and platinum. Select a subsection below to learn about each mineral.
- [Secondary and Tertiary Sectors](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/secondary-and-tertiary-sectors) — Secondary and Tertiary Sectors South Africa's secondary sector (manufacturing and construction) and tertiary sector (services) together contribute the vast majority of the country's GDP and…
- [South Africa's core/main industrial regions](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/south-africas-coremain-industrial-regions) — This section covers South Africa's four main industrial regions: Gauteng (PWV), South Western Cape, Durban-Pinetown, and Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage. Select a subsection below to learn about each region.
- [Strategies for Industrial Development](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/strategies-for-industrial-development) — Strategies for Industrial Development The South African government has implemented several strategies to promote industrial development, attract investment, create employment, and reduce regional…
- [IDZs](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/idzs) — Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) are purpose-built, secure industrial estates linked to a port or airport. This section covers Saldanha Bay IDZ and Dube TradePort IDZ. Select a subsection below.
- [SDIs](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/sdis) — Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) are government programmes that develop transport corridors to unlock economic potential in under-utilised areas. This section covers the West Coast, Maputo…
- [The Informal Sector](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/economic-geography-of-south-africa/the-informal-sector) — The Informal Sector The informal sector refers to all economic activities that are not registered, regulated, or taxed by the government. In South Africa, the informal sector is a significant part of…

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- [Map work](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/geography/notes/map-work)

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