Manufacture of Medical Equipment [2012-01-04]
This report focuses specifically on the manufacturing of medical devices in South Africa. The South African Medical Devices Industry Association (SAMED) estimates the medical devices sector to be worth over R10bn, although local manufacture only accounts for 5% of the industry.

3741 - Manufacture of Medical and Surgical Equipment and Orthopaedic Appliances

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Manufacture of Tents [2012-01-04]
This report covers the manufacture of tents, tarpaulins, covers and canopies commonly used for outdoor activities and protection from the elements, which are made from a textile base.

31212 - Manufacture of Tents, Tarpaulins, Sails and Other Canvas Goods

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Manufacture of Spices [2011-12-23]
South Africa produces a small amount of raw spice domestically and imports almost all its requirements. Annual imports of spices vary between 19 000 and 22 000 tons and imports are dominated by chillies, turmeric, peppers and cumin. While various condiments fall under this siccode, this report will focus on the herb and spice sector in South Africa.

30499 - Manufacture of spices, condiments, vinegar, yeast, egg products, soups and other food products n.e.c.

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Manufacture of Basic Iron and Steel [2011-12-23]
The report covers the manufacture of basic primary iron and steel products, from blooms and billets to semi-finished products, and including fabricated and converted products subjected to rolling and milling of sheets, bars and rods to tubes, pipes and hollow profiles.

351 - Manufacture of Basic Iron and Steel

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The Nutriceutical Industry [2011-12-20]
According to the Health Products Association of South Africa (HPA) the value of the South African nutriceutical industry is approximately R7.8bn, up from R5bn in 2007. This 21% increase has taken place during the recession and is viewed as consumer-driven. There is a growing consciousness of taking responsibility for one’s health helped in part by decreasing medical aid cover for conventional medicine. This report looks broadly at the whole industry covering the development, wholesale and retail of nutriceutical products.

33530b - Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products : b: The Nutriceutical Industry

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Construction of Civil Engineering Structures and Other Buildings [2011-12-01]
It was envisioned that the positive effects of the demand for infrastructure linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup would lead to many years of growth in the South African economy. However, the construction industry is now confronted by difficult conditions and issues of sustainability, based on a worldwide economic downturn, in addition to country-specific problems. According to economists, the future of the industry needs renewed critical analysis on how to revive the economy through dedicated infrastructural development.

502 - Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering

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Manufacture Coffee and Tea [2011-11-15]
South Africa is a net importer of coffee and imports approximately 27 000 tons annually. Most of South Africa’s tea estates went out of production about eight years ago and those that remain have survived mainly because they receive funding from the state.

30491 - Manufacture of Coffee, Coffee Substitutes and Tea

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Veterinary Activities including Research [2011-10-28]
The quality of veterinary training available in South Africa is believed to be world class, as is the quality of veterinary research that takes place in the country, although in recent years, concerns have been raised over the low levels of funding available for veterinary research in South Africa.

87130b - Medical and Veterinary Research, e.g. SA Medical Research Council : b: Veterinary Industry
93200 - Veterinary Activities

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Retail Trade of Books and Stationery [2011-10-28]
The South African Booksellers’ Association (SABA) currently has about 500 members while the total number of bookshops in South Africa is estimated to be 1 200, half of which are small independent bookstores. The Southern African Association for Stationery, Home and Office Products (Shop-SA) estimates the annual revenue of the stationery industry to be between R5bn and R6bn.

62391 - Retail Trade In Reading Matter And Stationery

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Printing Industry [2011-10-20]
The South African printing and packaging industry is the sixth largest industry in South Africa. According to the Printing Industries Federation of South Africa (PIFSA), it represents an estimated R45bn industry comprising approximately 1000 printers and 45 000 employees.

32510a - Printing : a: General Printing
32510b - Printing : b: Print Packaging
32510c - Printing : c: Print Finishing

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Manufacture of Paints [2011-10-17]
There are an estimated 300 manufacturers in the country and the South African Paint Manufacturing Association’s (SAPMA) 82 manufacturing members contribute about 90% of all paint and coatings manufactured in South Africa.

33520 - Manufacture of Paints, Varnishes and Similar Coatings, Printing Ink and Mastics

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Waste Management [2011-10-01]
South Africa’s waste management industry is a complex sector, incorporating public and private enterprises engaged in formal and informal activities aimed at dealing with the country’s solid waste and waste water.

94000 - Sewage & Refuse Disposal, Sanitation & Similar Activities

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Retail trade in Clothing and Footwear [2011-09-23]
Retail trade in clothing and footwear in South Africa largely takes place in the formal sector, where sales are dominated by a handful of large retail groups, several of which own various outlet brands. Between them, these groups have thousands of shops across South Africa, as well as stores beyond the countrys borders. There are also many small, independent clothing and footwear retailers in South Africa, each of which has only a very small market share.

6232 - Clothing Retail

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Mining Services [2011-09-23]
Mining services can broadly be defined as those services delivered to the mining industry by companies that are independent of the major mining houses. The mining services sector has the following sub-categories: Contract mining; Consulting engineers; Crushing and screening; Drilling, tunnelling and shaft sinking services; Energy services; Earth moving and surface mining companies ; Explosives; Furnaces and kilns; Materials handling and logistics; and Companies specialising in the handling of acid mine water.

0000e - Adhoc Report : e: Mining Services

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Wholesale and Retail of Pharmaceuticals [2011-09-22]
The wholesale and retail trade pharmaceutical industries comprise both public and private components. The public component of the industry consists of Government pharmaceutical warehouses and Medicine dispensaries in clinics and hospitals. The retail pharmaceutical industry consists of community pharmacies, private institutional pharmacies and dispensing medical professionals.

61394 - Wholesale Trade in Pharmaceuticals
62310a - Retail Trade in Pharmaceuticals & Medical Goods, Cosmetics & Toilet Articles : a: Retail Trade in Pharmaceuticals

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Old Age Homes [2011-09-20]
Old age homes refer to accommodation provided to older person by government and non-profit organisations (NPOs) such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or faith-based organisations (FBOs). Some facilities cater only for the elderly, while others also cater for non-pensioner mentally frail persons and the homeless.

93300a - Social Work Activities : a: Old Age Homes

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Manufacture of Edible Salt [2011-09-11]
The edible salt industry occupies a small space in the salt sector in comparison with the non-edible salt industry. Any salt used to flavour or enhance food or to preserve it, or salt employed as a means of increasing the intake of vital nutrients such as iodine, is grouped as edible salt.

33591 - Manufacture of Edible Salt

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Health and Beauty Spa Industry [2011-09-08]
This report covers activities related to pampering and wellness, including activities related to physical well-being and comfort, such as those carried out by Turkish baths, sauna and steam baths, solariums, spas, reducing and slimming salons, massage salons and restrooms.

99090a - Other Service Activities n.e.c. : a: Health & Beauty Spa Industry

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Mining of Platinum [2011-08-17]
The Platinum-Group Metals (PGM) consist of six closely related metals, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium, which all commonly occur together. Platinum is only produced in five countries around the world and South Africa is the largest producer followed by Russia, with small amounts also being mined in the United States, Canada and Zimbabwe.

24240 - Mining of Platinum Group Metals

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Poultry and Egg Industry [2011-08-03]
The poultry industry is the largest segment of South African agriculture contributing 23% of all agricultural production and 45% of all animal products in South Africa in 2010.

61210a - Wholesale Trade in Agricultural Raw Materials and Livestock : a: The Poultry and Egg Industry

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Mining of Gold & Uranium [2011-07-28]
South Africa produces 10% of the worlds gold, and has 40% of the worlds known resources but deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to mine owing to the depths at which they lie thereby driving up production costs.

23000 - Mining of Gold and Uranium Ore

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Railway Transport [2011-07-27]
South Africa has the 14th longest railway network in the world and represents about 80% of Africas total railway capacity and employs nearly 50 000 people.

7111 - Railway Transport

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Automotive Financing [2011-07-27]
The market for automotive financing is segmented in various ways. For example, the customer can be a private individual, a business or a large corporate organisation. Financing can be for new or pre-owned vehicles under 8 years old. Most automotive financing players in South Africa also offer fleet management solutions ranging from passenger vehicle to truck fleets.

81910a - Lease Financing : a: Automotive Financing

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Mining of Chrome [2011-07-26]
Chrome ore is used in a number of applications that can be divided into three groups, namely metallurgical (91%), chemical (5.5%) and, refractory and foundry sand (3.5%). The development of the steel industry in the 1900s saw chromiums importance rise as it was discovered to be an alloying element that imparts properties like corrosion resistance, hardness, strength and attractive finishes.

24210 - Mining of Chrome

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Manufacture of Animal Feeds [2011-07-26]
The South African animal feed industry comprises the formal feed industry, which consists of members of the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA), and the informal sector. AFMA members account for approximately 54% of South Africas national feed production while the remainder is produced by the informal sector, which includes feedlots, home mixers and smaller feed mills that do not belong to AFMA.

30330 - Manufacture of Prepared Animal Feeds

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Washing and Dry-Cleaning Services [2011-07-25]
The South African laundry and dry cleaning industry is part of the personal services sector which contributes an annual average of 5.6% to the countrys gross domestic product (GDP).

99010 - Washing and (Dry-) Cleaning of Textiles and Fur Products

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Mining of Iron Ore [2011-07-20]
Iron is the world's most commonly used metal and iron ore is the basic raw material used for the iron and steel making industry. Although iron has many specific uses like pipes, fittings and engine blocks, its main use is in the production of steel.

24100 - Mining of Iron Ore

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Transformer Industry [2011-07-18]
A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. These devices are necessary at various points in the electricity delivery process, as the voltage of electricity produced in power stations is not suitable for transmission, while the voltage that is suitable for transmission is not suitable for use by consumers.

36100a - Manufacture of Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers : a: Transformers

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Manufacture of Flour and Grain Mill Products [2011-06-30]
The South African milling sector, which is divided into white maize milling and wheat milling, plays a vital role with regard to food security as it influences the price of maize meal and bread, both staple foods in South Africa. The grain milling industry in South Africa comprises 245 maize mills that

30311 - Manufacture of Flour and Grain Mill Products, Including Rice & Vegetable Milling; Grain Mill Residues

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Manufacture Of Basic Precious And Non-Ferrous Metals [2011-06-22]
This report focuses on the refining of precious metals and the manufacture of primary non-ferrous metal products.

3520 - Manufacture of Basic Precious Metals & Non-Ferrous Metals

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Life Insurance, Including Reinsurance [2011-06-14]
This report focuses on the life insurance, including reinsurance, and other long-term insurance, with or without a substantial savings element, involving the collection and investment of funds.

82110a - Life Insurance : a: Insurers
82110b - Life Insurance : b: Reinsurers

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Hotel Accommodation [2011-06-01]
The South African tourism industry is valued at R76bn per annum and is expected to rise sharply as the government and private sector invest in marketing and promoting South Africa as a holiday destination. The tourism industry contributed an estimated 8.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) to the economy in 2008 and the Government expects this to increase to about 12% within the next five years.

6410 - Hotels, Camping Sites & Other Provision of Short-Stay Accomodation

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Quantity Surveying [2011-05-31]
A quantity surveyor controls the financial aspects of a building project, planning and managing the costs of building projects, managing contractual arrangements and preparing contract documents. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the main focus of the quantity surveyor is to ensure that the project is kept within agreed budgets and that the interests of the client are safeguarded.

88213 - Activities of Quantity Surveyors

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Recycling of metal waste and scrap [2011-05-31]
Recycling of metal waste and scrap

39510 - Recycling of Metal Waste and Scrap

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Property Valuation [2011-05-30]
Failure to ensure that property assets are properly valued increases financial risk for a wide range of stakeholders. A valuer's main role is to determine the market value of a property, taking into account factors including the property specifics and the economic climate.

84210c - Real Estate Activities On a Fee or Contract Basis : c: Property Valuation

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Architectural Activitie and Landscape Architecture [2011-05-24]
The architectural profession, which involves diverse disciplines that influence the built environment , has a key role to play in the future of South Africa by addressing ecological issues, projected population growth and mass urbanisation through the planning and design of future settlements and buildings.

88212 - Architectural Activities

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The Generator Industry [2011-05-19]
The generator industry is diverse with regards to the size of players, the range of products and services offered and the broad range of industries served. The industry is also characterised by the flexibility and adaptability of its players that continually diversify and broaden their market to adapt to challenges.

61509b - Wholesale of Other machinery : b: Generators

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Property and Construction Management [2011-05-16]
Construction Management is the management of physical construction, namely new construction, maintenance, alterations and demolition of any facility, within the built environment and includes co-ordination, administration and management of resources. Construction Project Management is management of projects namely new construction, maintenance, alterations and demolition of any facility, within the built environment from conception to completion, including co-ordination of resources.

88211a - Consulting Engineering Activities : a: Building Construction Project Management Services

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Motor Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance [2011-05-10]
The motor vehicle repair and maintenance industry comprises workshops, fitment centres, motor body repairers or panel beaters and parts suppliers.

6320a - Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles : a: Dealerships and National Chains
6320b - Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles : b: Fitment Centres

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Manufacture of Machinery for Mining, Quarrying and Construction [2011-04-20]
Although the SIC code description focuses on the manufacturing for machinery for mining, quarrying and construction, this report will also focus on international manufacturers of machinery and equipment that distribute, sell and service their products in South Africa.

35740 - Manufacture of Machinery for Mining, Quarrying and Construction

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Legal Activities [2011-04-20]
The legal activities sector is part of the services sector which contributed 65% to South Africas Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010. The legal profession in South Africa is divided into advocates and attorneys and no dual practice is permitted.

8811 - Legal Activities

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Retail Trade in Toys [2011-04-20]
South Africa has very limited toy manufacturing capacity, with the result that retail sales of toys in the country consist primarily of imported products.

62393b - Retail Trade in Games & Toys : b: Toys

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Retail Trade of Furniture and Appliances [2011-04-13]
Retailing in household furniture and homeware in South Africa is evolving into a dynamic industry driven by changes in technology, consumer shopping behaviour, heightened competitive forces and globalisation.

62330a - Retail of Trade in Household Furniture Appliances, Articles & Equipment : a: Furniture, Appliances & White Goods

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Market Research [2011-04-12]
Market research is the systematic collection and analysis of data about the leading characteristics of a particular market, undertaken in order to help an organisation devise effective strategies to achieve its objectives.

88130 - Market Research and Public Opinion Polling

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Film Industry and the Renting of Film Equipment [2011-03-25]
The South African film industry attracts valuable foreign currency through its beautiful and varied locations, abundant sunshine and its worldclass servicing companies, which cater for all needs from pre-production to the final product.

85290a - Renting of Other Machinery and Equipment n.e.c. : a: Renting of Film Equipment
96111 - Motion Picture and Video Production and Distribution

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The IT Industry [2011-03-09]
The boundaries of the ICT sector are shifting as there is an increasing convergence of technologies and digital media which means that the need to take a broader view of the definition of ICT beyond the traditional notions of hardware and software.

86 - Computer & Related Activities
86400a - Data Base Activities : a: Document Storage

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Manufacture and Retreading of Pneumatic Tyres [2011-03-02]
The South African tyre industry is worth an estimated R22bn per annum, with the 4 largest manufacturers sharing about 60% of the local market.

33711 - Manufacturing of Tyres and Tubes
33712 - Rebuilding and Retreading of Tyres

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Freight Forwarders [2011-02-28]
Freight forwarders are responsible for organising the international movement of goods by road, sea or air. However, over the past few years the industry has made significant progress by moving towards supply chain management and optimisation.

74190a - Activities of Other Transport Agencies : a: Freight Forwarders

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Cargo Handling and Storage and Warehousing [2011-02-20]
The modern and well developed transport support services of cargo handling, storage and warehousing contributed approximately 25% towards the total transport sector output and employed 29% of workers employed by the sector in 2005. This report includes a provincial focus of the industry.

74110 - Cargo Handling
74120 - Storage and Warehousing

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Manufacture of Biofuels [2011-02-17]
Biofuels, which are a form of renewable energy, are gaining public and scientific attention, driven by oil price spikes, the need for increased energy security and concern over greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.

33240 - Lubricating Oils and Greases, Primarily From Other Organic Products

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Manufacture of Plastic and Plastic Products [2011-02-09]
The South African plastics industry, which is estimated at R35bn per year and represents approximately 5% of GDP, has been growing at a rate of between 5% and 6% annually due to strong consumer spending.

33430 - Manufacture of Plastics In Primary Form and of Synthetic Rubber
33800a - Manufacture of Plastic Products : a: Plastic Packaging
33800b - Manufacture of Plastic Products : b: Other Plastic Products

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Restaurant and Take-Away Franchise [2011-02-09]
Operators in the restaurant and take-away franchise sector seemingly weathered the economic downturn better than their independent counterparts, pointing to some of the strengths of franchising as a system of business.

6420a - Restaurants, Bars and Canteens : a: Restaurants and Take-Away Franchises

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Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals [2011-02-09]
According to market research and information analysis company RNCOS, the pharmaceutical industry in South Africa has been continuously growing despite concerns of pharmaceutical inflation. Local manufacture is geared towards the production of over-the-counter (OTC) and generic medicines, which are expected to grow faster than the branded pharmaceutical product market.

33530a - Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products : Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals

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Generation of Electricity [2011-02-08]
This report covers the generation of electricity in South Africa, including generation by solar and wind energy.

4111a - Generation of Electricity : a: Generators of Solar Energy; Including Solar Inverters & Solar Lights
4111b - Generation of Electricity : b: Empowerment Generators of Electricity
4111c - Generation of Electricity : c: Nuclear Power
4111d - Generation of Electricity : d: Other Generators of Electricity

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Telecommunications Industry [2011-02-07]
The telecoms sector includes the transmission of sound, images, data or other information via cables, broadcasting, relay or satellite and the setup and maintenance of the networks.

75200a - Telecommunications : a: Cellular & Fixed Line Telephony
75200b - Telecommunications : b: Infrastructure & Related Services, Incl Hardware, Networking & Convergence
75200c - Telecommunications : c: Cabling & Related Infrastructure
75200d - Telecommunications : d: Undersea Cabling
75200e(i) - Telecommunications : e(i): Broadcasting - Television
75200e(ii) - Telecommunications : e(ii): Broadcasting - Radio
75200f - Telecommunications : f: Transaction Technology

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Manufacture of Industrial Gases [2011-02-06]
This report focuses on the manufacture of industrial gases, specifically Liquid Argon, Liquid Nitrogen, Gaseous Nitrogen and Gaseous Oxygen. The manufacture of industrial gases, including elemental gases, liquid or compressed air, acetylene, refrigerant gases and mixed industrial gases is a sub-sector of the Manufacture of Basic Chemicals sector.

33410a - Manufacturing of Basic Chemicals, Except Fertilisers and Nitrogen Compounds : a: Industrial Gases

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Manufacture of Soft Drinks and Mineral Water [2011-02-05]
This report covers the manufacture of non-alcoholic beverages commonly known as soft drinks. It also includes the manufacture of soda water and drinks flavoured with fruit juices, syrups as well as all categories of mineral water apart from the bottling of mere tap water.

30530 - Manufacture of Soft Drinks; Production of Mineral Waters

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Residential Real Estate [2011-01-29]
Despite South Africas real estate market experiencing a contraction as a result of the global recession, stricter lending criteria of banks and the National Credit Act, The Economist magazine recently named the South Africa real estate market as the worlds best-performing housing market in the longer term.

84210a - Real Estate Activities On a Fee or Contract Basis : a: Residential Real Estate

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Collection, Purification, Testing and Distribution of Water [2011-01-27]
This report covers the collection, purification and distribution of water to users. Other areas of water services, that is, the treatment of waste water, including sewage, discharge and effluent is not covered in the report.

4200a - Collection, Purification & Distribution of Water : a: Water Service Authorities & Providers
4200b - Collection, Purification and Distribution of Water : b: Water Treatment
88220a - Other Activities - Engineering and Other Commercial Research, Developing and Testing : a: Water Testing Laboratories

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Manufacture of Electric Lamps and Lighting Equipment [2011-01-21]
According to the former president of the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africas (IESSA), Gustav Kritzinger, the local lighting industry was worth approximately R5bn in 2009. Although the South African lighting equipment market is price-sensitive, innovative and environmentally friendly lighting technologies are creating new opportunities for suppliers.

3650 - Manufacture of Electric Lamps and Lighting Equipment

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Tree-Felling and Gardening Services [2011-01-20]
The industry consists of companies that provide a wide range of services, including landscaping, garden services and tree felling. Some companies serve niche markets such as lawn mulching, cemetery maintenance, fertilizing, lawn spraying and athletic field and golf course turf installation.

88999c - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : c: Landscaping, Gardening Services and Tree Felling

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Manufacture of Structural Aluminium [2011-01-18]
This report focuses on structural aluminium which comprises approximately 18.5% of the South African aluminium industry and includes aluminium building components such as metal doors, windows, gates, shower screens aluminium ceiling and roofing, aluminium shop fronts and aluminium architectural work.

35419 - Other Structural Metal Products; e.g. Metal Doors, Windows & Gates.

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Private Equity [2011-01-15]
South Africa has one of the most sophisticated private equity industries among emerging and developed markets, with different funds at all stages of business development, from start-up venture capital funds through to late-stage and buy-out funds. Private equity contributes to economic development by building sustainable businesses, increasing private sector participation in the economy, attracting private capital to the region and adopting world-class levels of corporate governance.

81990b - Other Financial Intermediation n.e.c. : b: Private Equity

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Manufacture of Cosmetics [2010-12-23]
South Africas fragrance, cosmetics and toiletries industry is regarded as producing products that adhere to a high manufacturing standard, with South African products well received by consumers in both the local and international markets.

33542a - Manufacture of Perfumes, Cosmetics and Other Toilet Preparations : a: South African Companies
33542b - Manufacture of Perfumes, Cosmetics and Other Toilet Preparations : b: Multinationals

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Retail Trade in Second-Hand Goods [2010-12-23]
Retail trade in second-hand goods in stores includes traditional and the modern franchise-model second-hand dealers, pawnbrokers and book exchange dealers. Excluded from this report are trade in used motor vehicles and motor cycles, as well as trade of scrap metal, which are classified under different sic codes.

62400 - Retail Trade in Second-hand Goods in Stores

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Manufacture of Metal Shelving [2010-12-20]
Metal shelving and racking is a cornerstone of warehousing performance and has the potential to impact on a companys ability to deliver good customer service. The South African metal shelving and racking sector has a fairly large number of participants which supply products that are locally manufactured as well as those that are imported.

35599a - Manufacture of Other Fabricated Metal Products n.e.c. : a: Metal Shelving

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Activities of Advertising Agents [2010-12-19]
The South African Advertising industry, an industry that has been described as one reeling under the pressure to transform has been valued by Nielsen at approximately R27bn.

88311 - Activities of Advertising Agents

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Adhoc Report on Control and Instrumentation [2010-12-18]
In addition to measuring field parameters, instrumentation is also responsible for providing the ability to modify some field parameters. A control system is a device or set of devices to manage, command, direct or regulate the behaviour of other devices or systems.

35790a - Manufacture of Other Special Purpose Machinery : a: Control and Instrumentation

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Manufacture of Digital Decoders [2010-12-17]
This report will focus on the manufacture of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) STBs, also known as decoders, which are required for South Africa to migrate from analogue to digital technology.

373a - Manufacture of Television and Radio Receivers, Sound or Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus and Associated Goods : a: Digital Decoders

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Manufacture of Pesticides [2010-12-16]
Studies predict that the world's population will increase by 60% in the next 50 years, while the global demand for food will grow by 108% and food supply will need to increase by 110%. This together with the reduction in the availability of arable land has boosted the use of agrochemicals to improve productivity and crop protection.

33510 - Manufacturing of Pesticides and Other Agro-Chemical Products

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Wholesale and Retail of Foodstuffs [2010-12-15]
In the competitive foodstuffs sector, valued at over R147bn, the traditional role of wholesalers is changing with most wholesalers now also selling directly to the public. The traditional retail food sector is dominated by supermarket chains Pick n Pay, Spar, Shoprite/Checkers and Woolworths, who together control almost 95% of South Africa's retail food market.

61221 - Wholesale Trade in Foodstuffs
62110 - Retail Trade in Non-specialised Stores with Food, Beverages and Tobacco Predominating

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Consulting Engineering Activities [2010-12-08]
The South African consulting engineering industry has an estimated turnover of R20.4bn. It is well developed and has the proven ability to be globally competitive. This is illustrated by the fact that Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is the 7th largest member of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

88211 - Consulting Engineering Activities

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Consulting Activities in the SMME Environment [2010-12-07]
This report focuses on consultancy in the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMMEs) market.

88140b - Business and Management Consultancy Activities : b: The SME & SMME Environment

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Cargo Handling &Storage and Warehousing [2010-12-03]
According to the 6th State of Logistic survey for South Africa by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), logistics costs in South Africa were R339bn in 2008, or 14.7% relative to GDP.

74110 - Cargo Handling
74120 - Storage and Warehousing

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Call Centre Operations in South Africa [2010-11-18]
South Africas call centre industry, as part of the larger business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, has long been recognised as having the potential to facilitate meaningful economic growth and create employment.

88999a - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : a: Call Centre Operations in South Africa

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The South African Gambling Industry [2010-11-16]
Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) has grown from R6.22bn in 2001/2002 to R16.27bn in 2009/2010. However, this strongly regulated industry was placed under pressure as South Africans limited the cash they spent on entertainment in order to deal with the recession.

96490a - Other Recreational Activities : a: The South African Gambling Industry

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Manufacture of Batteries [2010-11-05]
Annually the wet cell battery market is worth R3.5bn with batteries for the automotive market accounting for an estimated R2.3bn and those for the industrial sector the remaining R1.2bn. The manufacture of batteries for the automotive sector is dominated by two major players.

36400b - Manufacture of Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries : b: Foreign Manufacturers
36400c - Manufacture of Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries : c: Local Manufacturers

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Manufacture of Breakfast Foods [2010-11-01]
The local breakfast cereals market is worth over R4bn and is dominated by four major companies, Kellogg’s, Nestlé, Tiger Brands and Bokomo (Pioneer Foods).

30312 - Manufacture of Breakfast Foods

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Processing of Fresh Milk & Manufacture of Butter and Cheese [2010-11-01]
The South African dairy industry is one of the countrys top 10 job creators with farmers employing 60 000 workers and the processing sector employing 16 000 workers.

3020 - Manufacture of Dairy Products

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Cleaning of Buildings [2010-10-28]
The outsourcing of cleaning activities began gaining popularity in the 1970s because the system allowed companies to avoid the traditional problems associated with in-house cleaning and pass the administrative burden to a third party.

88930 - Cleaning of Interiors and Exteriors of All Types of Buildings

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Manufacture of Macaroni, Noodles, Couscous & Similar Farinaceous Products [2010-10-22]
This report provides an overview of the manufacturing industry in South Africa for macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar uncooked, farinaceous products.

30440 - Manufacture of Macaroni, Noodles, Couscous and Similar Farinaceous Products

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Manufacture of Sugar [2010-10-18]
The South African Sugar industry, the biggest in Africa, makes an important contribution to the national economy generating an estimated annual direct income of R8bn from an average sugar production of 2.3 million tonnes per season.

30420 - Manufacture of Sugar Including Golden Syrup and Castor Sugar

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Travel Agencies [2010-10-12]
Travel agency and related activities cover the furnishing of travel information, advice and planning, arranging tours, accommodation and transportation for travellers and tourists and the furnishing of tickets. The focus of this report will be on Inbound and Outbound Travel Services.

74140a - Travel Agencies and Related Activities : a: Wholesale Operators: Inbound & Outbound
74140b - Travel Agencies and Related Activities : b: Retail Travel Agents

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Manufacture of Pumps, Compressors, Taps and Valves [2010-10-01]
South Africa has a mature pump and valve industry with manufacturers, parts suppliers and international agents serving the industry.

35620 - Manufacture of Pumps, Compressors, Taps & Valves

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Adult & Children's Nappies [2010-09-01]
Demographics is a strong driver of the nappy sector, as the product is used by children from birth to about 2 or 3 years and in the case of adult nappies, mainly by the aged.

0000d - Adhoc Report : d: Adult & Children´s Diapers

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Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass [2010-09-01]
This report covers retail trade in building materials, estimated to be worth over R100bn, which is powered by activity in the construction industry. Although economic conditions in South Africa are improving after the 2009 recession, the construction industry has not yet shown significant recovery after its 2008 peak. This has lead to difficult trading conditions in the construction materials industry, both wholesale and retail.

6234a - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : a: Aggregates, Bricks & Other Products
6234b - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : b: Glass Products
6234c - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : c: Paints, Varnishes & Lacquers
6234d - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : d: Steel
6234e - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : e: General Building Products
6234f - Retail Trade in Hardware, Paint & Glass : f: Tiles

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Pathology Practices [2010-09-01]
This report focusses on Pathologists, medical specialists who are the connection between a referring doctor and a chemical laboratory.

93199a - Other Health Services : a: Pathology Practices in South Africa

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Forestry and Related Products [2010-08-01]
The forestry and forest products industry is a significant part of the South African economy, contributing around R21.4bn, or approximately 1.36% to GDP.

12100 - Forestry & Related Services

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The Liquor Industry [2010-08-01]
The Alcoholic Beverage industry covers the production of different products such as beer, wines and spirits, products which compete for the same consumer spend.

30510 - Distilling, Rectifying and Blending of Spirits; Ethyl Alcohol Production From Fermented Materials; Manufacture of Wine
30521 - Breweries, Except Sorghum Beer Breweries
30522 - Sorghum Beer Breweries
61222a - Wholesale Trade in Beverages - Liquor : a: Producer / Wholesaler
61222b - Wholesale Trade in Beverages - Liquor : b: Distributors Only

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Manufacture of Paper and Paper Products [2010-08-01]
This report covers the manufacture and recycling paper and paper products, including toilet paper, which is the largest tissue products category in South Africa. It accounts for 72% of the overall tissue market.

323 - Manufacture of Paper & Paper Products

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Manufacture of Petrol [2010-08-01]
The Liquid Fuels sector, which produces petrol, diesel and fuel oil as its primary outputs, produces over 30 000 million litres of refined product in South Africa per annum. The sector is a sophisticated one, with the only commercial synthetic coal to liquid fuel refinery in the world. This important sector contributes around 2% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

332 - Manufacture of Petrol

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Manufacture of Clay and Cement Bricks [2010-08-01]
The brick industry recovered slower than expected in 2010 with some factories operating at between 40% and 50% capacity. Delays and cancellations in building and construction projects further hampered the sector’s performance.

34230a - Manufacture of Structural Non-Refractory Clay & Ceramic Products : a: Clay Bricks
34250a - Manufacture of Articles of Concrete, Cement & Plaster : a: Concrete Bricks

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Manufacture of Cement and Lime [2010-08-01]
Although four companies dominate the local market, accounting for 94% of total cement sales, two new competitors have entered the market. This report provides an overview of the cement industry and its challenges.

34240 - Manufacture of Cement, Lime & Plaster

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Manufacture and Distribution of Gases via Pipelines [2010-08-01]
This report looks at the manufacture of gas, in particular gaseous fuels, in South Africa and excludes the manufacture of industrial gases. It also examines the distribution of gases and liquids through a system of pipelines to household, industrial and commercial users.

4120 - The Manufacture of Gas
7130 - Distribution of Gases, Liquids, Slurry and other Commodities via Pipelines

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Medical Aid Funding [2010-08-01]
Increasing costs, reports of inadequate solvency levels and the challenges of balancing the affordability of contributions with the quality of benefit levels that it offers have increased competition in the medical aid sector. This report looks at the issues facing this R74bn industry to which only 20% of South Africans contribute.

82130a - Medical Aid Funding : a: Open Medical Schemes
82130b - Medical Aid Funding : b: Restricted Medical Schemes

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Accounting Sector [2010-08-01]
This report covers the activities in South Africa’s accounting, bookkeeping, auditing and tax consultancies, specifically focusing on the largest accounting firms in the country.

8812 - Accounting, Bookkeeping & Auditing Activities, Tax Consultancy

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State Owned Enterprises [2010-07-01]
A company can be defined as a parastatal or State-owned Enterprise (SOE) when government owns a controlling share in it, making it a part of the state. Over the last century the reasoning for state ownership of commercial enterprises has been unique to countries and industries and usually comprises a mix of social, economic and strategic interests.

0000b - Adhoc Report : b: State Owned Enterprises

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Meat Pads [2010-07-01]
This report provides research on the market, as well as the players who manufacture for, and distribute absorbent meat pads to the trade and end users.

0000c - Adhoc Report : c: Absorbent Meat Pads

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Basic Iron and Steel Industries, Except Steel [2010-07-01]
This report focuses on the manufacture of steel and steel products in their primary form, such as bulk coils and sheets produced for eventual processing, shaping and forging into finished products by secondary manufacturers and steel merchants.

351 - Manufacture of Basic Iron and Steel

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Generation of Electricity [2010-07-01]
This report covers the generation of electricity in South Africa, including generation by solar and wind energy.

4111a - Generation of Electricity : a: Generators of Solar Energy; Including Solar Inverters & Solar Lights
4111b - Generation of Electricity : b: Empowerment Generators of Electricity
4111c - Generation of Electricity : c: Nuclear Power
4111d - Generation of Electricity : d: Other Generators of Electricity

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Retail Trade in Sports Goods [2010-07-01]
This report will examine retail trade in sports goods. Although the retail sale of sports clothing is excluded as it is classified under group 6232, some mention will be made as all sport stores sell clothing and footwear.

62393a - Retail Trade in Sports Goods & Entertainment Requisites : a: Sports Goods

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Freight Transport by Road [2010-07-01]
This report includes all freight transport by road. In South Africa the cargoes transported by road vary greatly and may include logging haulage, stock haulage, refrigerated haulage, heavy haulage, bulk haulage and furniture.

7123 - Freight Transport by Road

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Islamic Finance [2010-07-01]
This report will examine the state of the Islamic finance industry and the impact of the global recession on the sector.

81121b - Discount Houses & Commercial & Other Banking Services & Building Society Activities : b: Islamic Finance

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Pension Funding [2010-07-01]
The pension or retirement fund industry plays a critical role in the economy of South Africa, offering its members post-employment stability and social security, whilst funding a very substantial proportion of general business capital.

82120 - Pension Funding

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Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) [2010-07-01]
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) estimates the global events industry to be worth an annual US$487bn with an expected growth rate of 3.7% between 2008 and 2017. According to the Union of International Associations, Africa has only 4.9% of the international association meetings. Despite this, the local events industry is estimated to be worth approximately R21bn.

88999b(i) - Other business Activities n.e.c. : b(i): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Specialist Event Management Com
88999b(ii) - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : b(ii): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Public Relations Companies
88999b(iii) - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : b(iii): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Professional Conference Organ
88999b(iv) - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : b(iv): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Exhibition Organisers
88999b(v) - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : b(v): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Equipment Hire Companies
88999b(vi) - Other Business Activities n.e.c. : b(vi): Event Management (Including Toilet Hire) - Toilet Hire Companies

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Stone Quarrying [2010-06-01]
This report examines the more lucrative areas of industrial mineral extraction including dimension stone, aggregate, limestone and dolomite.

251 - Stone Quarrying, Clay & Sandpits

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Motor Vehicle Industry [2010-06-01]
This report will examine the automotive industry, covering the manufacturing of motor vehicles, manufacturing of bodies for motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, as well as the manufacturing of parts and accessories for motor vehicles.

38100a - Manufacture of Motor Vehicles : a: Local Manufactures
38100b - Manufacture of Motor Vehicles : b: Importers
38100c - Manufacture of Motor Vehicles : c: Buses & Trucks
38200 - Manufacture of Bodies (Coachwork) for Motor Vehicles; Manufacture of Trailers & Semi Trailers
38309a - Manufacturing of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles : a: Engine, Transmission and Body Parts
38309b - Manufacturing of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles : b: Brakes, Wheels, Shockabsorbers, Suspension, Exhausts & Windscreens
38309c - Manufacturing of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles : c: Electrical, Batteries & Filters
38309d - Manufacturing of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles : d: Interiors

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Manufacture of Furniture [2010-06-01]
This report covers the manufacture of furniture used in households, hotels, restaurants, institutions and offices, as well as the manufacture of mattresses and beds.

3910 - Manufacture of Furniture

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Mining of Coal [2010-05-01]
According to the World Coal Institute, coal is a major contributor to the generation of electricity and currently generates 39% of the world’s electricity. Despite environmental concerns, this role is expected to continue indefinitely. Coal has a wide range of applications and is used by Sasol, which converts coal into petrol and diesel fuels. Industries making use of coal for combustion purposes include the iron and steel, cement, alumina and paper industries. Coal is also used in the production process of pharmaceuticals.

21000 - Mining of Coal and Lignite

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Meat Processing [2010-05-01]
This report will focus on chilled processed meats (CPM) and excludes the production of fresh sausages, burger patties, boerewors and other fresh processed meats. Included is the production of ham, bacon, pork sausages, salami and polonies.

30112 - Manufacture of Prepared and Preserved Meat, Including Sausage; By-Products (Hides, Bones, etc)

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Manufacture of Metal Containers [2010-05-01]
This report will examine the manufacturing of metal containers such as cans, metal closures and drums in the metal packaging industry.

35591 - Manufacture of Metal Containers

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Recycling of Glass, Plastic and E-Waste [2010-05-01]
Recycling is a key concept of modern waste management and it usually requires significantly less energy, water and other resources to recycle materials than to produce new materials. The recycling of glass, plastic and e-waste conserves the world's resources and the various stages of the recycling process provide employment for many people.

39520 - Recycling of Non-Metal Waste and Scrap n.e.c.

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Air Transport [2010-05-01]
Even though the global air transport industry suffered its greatest decline in 50 years, the industry has already shown signs of recovery. Air traffic growth in 2010 is expected to be much stronger than 2009 with a 5.6% growth in air travel volumes and a 12 % in air freight.

73000a - Air Transport : a: Local Airlines
73000b - Air Transport : b: Low Cost Airlines
73000c - Air Transport : c: International Airlines

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Telecommunications Industry [2010-05-01]
The telecommunications sector includes the transmission of sound, images, data or other information via cables, broadcasting, relay or satellite and the maintenance of the network. It includes the following sub-sectors which will be examined in this report under Description and State of the Industry: • Fixed Line Telephony; • Cellular / Mobile Telephony; • Infrastructure, including Cabling, Hardware, Networking & Convergence Technology; • Undersea Cabling; • PABX and Associated Industries; • Broadcasting - Television and Radio; and • Wireless and Internet Services.

75200a - Telecommunications : a: Cellular & Fixed Line Telephony
75200b - Telecommunications : b: Infrastructure & Related Services, Incl Hardware, Networking & Convergence
75200c - Telecommunications : c: Cabling & Related Infrastructure
75200d - Telecommunications : d: Undersea Cabling
75200e(i) - Telecommunications : e(i): Broadcasting - Television
75200e(ii) - Telecommunications : e(ii): Broadcasting - Radio
75200f - Telecommunications : f: Transaction Technology

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The Banking Industry [2010-05-01]
This report covers the monetary intermediation of monetary institutions, other than the central bank (South African Reserve Bank), including the collective activities of discount houses, commercial banks, merchant banks and general banks, which are classified under Siccode 81121. Since the previous report, the banking industry in South Africa has remained stable amidst the turmoil of international financial markets.

81121a - Discount Houses & Commercial & Other Banking Services & Building Society Activities : a: Banks & Other Banking Services

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Fleet Management [2010-04-01]
Fleet Management is the control and management of all aspects relating to a company’s vehicle. Because of the range of services offered in Fleet Management, the term is liberally used to include anything from banking establishments, who supply finance and leasing facilities, to specialist companies that provide the sophisticated equipment and services.

71229a - Other Passenger Transport, Including The Renting of Passenger Motor Vehicles With Drivers : a: Fleet Management

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Ocean and Coastal Fishing and Mariculture [2010-03-01]
This report will examine South Africa’s commercial fishing industry, valued at about R2bn per year as well as mariculture, which is considered to be one of the fastest growing food production systems in the world.

13100 - Ocean & Coastal Fishing
13200 - Fish Hatcheries & Fish Farms

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Manufacture of Animal Oils and Fat [2010-03-01]
This report includes some discussion of bio-fuels which are covered in more detail in division 33000 of the Standard Industrial Classification Codes. The major oils farmed in South Africa, sunflower, canola/rapeseed and soya bean are also being used for the production of bio-fuels. This is a world-wide trend and regardless of the positive aspect for future growth, there are implications for food security and the environment. The manufacture of fats from animal sources includes the extraction of oils from fish or fish liver, which largely concerns the manufacture of Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils. Animal fats are also being used to produce bio-fuels but this branch of the industry is in its infancy in South Africa.

3014 - Manufacture of Vegetable and Animal Oils and Fats

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Tobacco Industry [2010-03-01]
The tobacco debate is gaining momentum globally as the industry and opposing groups seek to balance health, economic and social issues through constructive dialogue. South Africa has a small, but very active lobby group, The National Council Against Smoking. However in spite of tighter controls, negative publicity, illegal selling and higher taxes, the industry still makes a huge contribution to world economies.

30600 - Manufacture of Tobacco Products

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Printing Industry [2010-03-01]
The South African printing industry is the sixth largest industry in South Africa, employs approximately 39 818 people and contributed 1.3 percent to the country\'s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2008.

32510a - Printing : a: General Printing
32510b - Printing : b: Print Packaging

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Retail Trade in Pharmaceuticals [2010-03-01]
The retail trade sector in pharmaceuticals has gone through a period of uncertainty and transformation over the last decade. In this retail sector, which has an estimated value of over R22bn, corporate retail pharmacies are on a strong growth path and are proving too competitive for the smaller retail pharmacies.

62310a - Retail Trade in Pharmaceuticals & Medical Goods, Cosmetics & Toilet Articles : a: Retail Trade in Pharmaceuticals

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The Metered Taxi Industry [2010-03-01]
Metered taxi operations differ significantly from the minibus taxi operations and the bus and train systems. While buses, trains and minibus-taxis operate along defined routes, the route for a metered taxi on any particular route is determined by the customer concerned.

71221 - The Metered Taxi Industry

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The Courier Industry [2010-03-01]
According to the Postal Services Act,courier service means a service by which a document, letter, parcel or any article other than a telegram is conveyed from door to door without a postage stamp. This report will examine the state of the South African courier market, excluding all postal activities carried out by the Post Office.

75120 - Courier Activities other than National Postal Activities

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Funeral Industry [2010-03-01]
The funeral industry in South Africa is diverse as there is a combination of first and third world values, cultures and lifestyles. South Africa also bears the brunt of a prolific HIV/AIDS pandemic, as well as a high crime mortality rate. Although difficult to quantify, the South African funeral services industry is an estimated R60bn industry with fragmented businesses which comprise mostly independent operators

99030 - Funeral and Related Activities

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The Blind Industry [2010-02-01]
This report focuses on the window blind industry in South Africa, a small industry with an estimated value of R350m in 2009. Window blinds and shades can be imported or manufactured locally, may be made of any material and can be made on a stock or custom basis. The industry’s retail outlets are generally downstream operations of the larger players with companies retailing their products in stores within major retail outlets and/or through smaller contactors like interior designers and franchises.

0000a - Adhoc Report : a: The Blind Industry

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Growing of Cereals and Other Crops n.e.c [2010-02-01]
This report will focus on the farming of maize, wheat, sugar cane, sunflower seeds, cotton and tobacco.

11110 - Growing of Cereals and Other Crops n.e.c.

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Processing and Preserving of Fruit and Vegetables [2010-02-01]
This report focuses on the manufacture of canned, preserved, processed and dehydrated fruit and vegetables, as well as fruit juices and juice extracts.

30130 - Processing and Preserving of Fruit and Vegetables.

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Manufacture of Underwear [2010-02-01]
According to the Clothing Trade Council of South Africa (Clotrade), total clothing manufacture was valued at between R14 and R15bn in 2009. The manufacture of underwear, a sub-sector of clothing manufacture, accounts for approximately 20% or R3.2bn of this total.

3140b - Manufacture of Wearing Apparel, Except Fur Apparel : b: Manufacture of Underwear

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The Use of Manganese in Car Batteries [2010-02-01]
Typical car batteries are lead-acid rechargeable batteries that do not and cannot contain manganese. However, electric vehicle (EV), hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) traction batteries usually do contain manganese and this market is growing rapidly.

36400a - Manufacture of Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries : a: Use of Manganese in Car Batteries

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Construction of Civil Engineering Structures [2010-02-01]
This report focuses on the general construction of buildings and civil engineering structures, which are less susceptible to economic downturns and interest rate hikes than smaller-scale residential construction.

502 - Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering

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Reward and Loyalty Programmes [2010-02-01]
Loyalty programmes are structured marketing efforts that are designed to enhance brand loyalty by cultivating an ongoing relationship between a marketer and its customers. Successful loyalty programmes encourage the consumer to buy frequently, to increase the amount spent each time and to concentrate all or most of their related purchases on that brand.

81920d - Other Credit Granting : d: Loyalty Rewards

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Casting of Non-Ferrous Metals [2010-01-01]
This report covers the casting of finished or semi-finished products of non-ferrous metals. The foundry industry remains an important sector in the manufacturing value chain and according to the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN), the industry has about 230 companies, employs 15 000 workers and has an annual turnover of about R10.5bn.

35320 - Casting of Non-Ferrous Metals

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Installation and Maintenance of Elevators [2010-01-01]
According to the Lift Engineering Association of South Africa (LEA), South Africa has over 100 lift companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large operators. The majority of these are in the maintenance market, characterised by strong competition and there are only five Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) companies.

50390a - Other Building Installation n.e.c. Installation and Maintenance of Elevators

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Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies [2010-01-01]
This report covers the wholesale trade in building and construction materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete products, electrical cables and accessories, tiles, plumbing accessories and other building materials such as nails, hinges, bolts and screws, paints, varnish and lacquers and floor coverings other than carpets and tiles.

61430a - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : a: Aggregates, Bricks, Concrete & Other Concrete Products
61430b - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : b: Glass Products
61430c - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : c: Paints, Varnishes & Lacquers
61430e - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : e: Steel Products
61430f - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : f: General Building Materials
61430g - Wholesale Trade in Construction Materials, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies : g: Wood Products

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Music Retail [2010-01-01]
With the global music industry feeling concerned about the future of music distribution, retail and consumption, the traditional music retail industry in South Africa has had to change to accommodate the digital market. For the most part, hard copy sales have been adversely affected and music retailers’ profits have diminished. Contributing factors include the increase in music piracy, a rise in mobile uploads and the lack of disposable consumer income. This report covers the retail trade of music in hard and digital format, and falls under Siccode 62230b.

62330b - Retail Trade in Household Furniture, Appliances, Articles & Equipment : b: Music Retail

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Real Estate Industry [2010-01-01]
This report will examine the state of the South African real estate market, including the letting of property for leisure activities, as well as the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP).

81990a - Other Financial Intermediation n.e.c. : a: Property Investment
84110 - Real Estate Activities With Own or Rented Property
84120a - Developing Real Estate, Subdividing Real Estate into Lots & Residential Development on Own Account : a: Commercial, Retail & Industrial Sector
84120b - Developing Real Estate, Subdividing Real Estate into Lots & Residential Development on Own Account : b: Smaller Commercial, Retail & Industrial Developers
84120c - Developing Real Estate, Subdividing Real Estate into Lots & Residential Development on Own Account : c: Development Of RDP Housing
84120d - Developing Real Estate, Subdividing Real Estate into Lots & Residential Development on Own Account : d: Development of Leisure Resorts & Hotels
84120e - Developing Real Estate, Subdividing Real Estate into Lots & Residential Development on Own Account : e: Industrial Development Zones
84210b - Real Estate Activities On a Fee or Contract Basis : b: Property Management

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The Film Industry [2010-01-01]
The South African film industry, valued at R5.8bn, attracts valuable foreign currency through its beautiful and varied locations, abundant sunshine and its world–class servicing companies, which cater for all needs from pre-production to the final product.

85290a - Renting of Other Machinery and Equipment n.e.c. : a: Renting of Film Equipment
96111 - Motion Picture and Video Production and Distribution

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