Durban Pinetown (Ethekweni Industrial Region

Open Ended

Why do you think the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region is considered one of the major industrial regions in South Africa?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the location of the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) industrial region?

• Durban harbour is the largest and busiest in South Africa.

• There is a large labour force.

• Abundance supply of water.

• Scarcity of transport network.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main industrial activity in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region?

• Petrol refineries

• Motor manufacturing

• Ship building

• Textile weaving

Multiple Select

Which sectors contribute 14% each to the manufacturing sector in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region?

• Automotive

• Chemicals & Plastics

• Clothing, Footwear & Textiles

• Food & Beverages

Open Ended

Explain how the availability of electrical energy and transport network can favour industrial development in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that hinders the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region?

• Harbour facilities

• Low household income levels

• Developed transport network

• Abundance of labour

Open Ended

Discuss the economic and social impacts of the development of a hub for automotive parts and car assembly in the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) Industrial Region.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the factors influencing the location of the Durban-Pinetown (eThekwini) region, which factor do you think is most crucial for its industrial success and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major industrial regions in South Africa?

• PWV/Gauteng

• Durban-Pinetown/eThekwini

• South Western Cape

• Johannesburg-Central

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features is located in the Durban-Pinetown Industrial area according to the map?

• Umbilo Industrial Bayhead

• Natal Bay Fish Club

• Howard College and Memorial Tower Building

• Dalbridge Silos