Govan Mbeki Local Municipality 2011/12 - Co-operative ...

(Chart 6)
Monthly Household Income 2006
(Govan Mbeki Local Municipality)
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
• The model income is between R 8001.00 and R3200.00 per month whereas
more than one in five households (21.6%) receives no monthly income.
In terms of the charts above, the challenges of creating more employment
opportunities are a reality.
1.4.5 Tourism:
Municipality
GVA (R)
Govan Mbeki 121 640
Source: Global insight: Ricon (Pty) Ltd. Regional Economic Explorer Version 2.0c
The above table reflect the estimated contribution of the municipality to the regional
economy and the province. There is still more the municipality can do expand its
economic contribution through its economic growth and development strategy.
1.4.6 Mining and Quarrying:
Municipality
Mining and Quarrying (tons)
Govan Mbeki 4 186 523
Source: Global insight: Ricon (Pty) Ltd. Regional Economic Explorer Version 2.0c
The above table reflects the amount of mining and quarrying activities that takes
place in Govan Mbeki Municipality.
1.4.7 Manufacturing – Labour Intensive:
Municipality
Manufacturing – Labour Intensive
(personnel)
Govan Mbeki 10 969 693
Source: Global insight: Ricon (Pty) Ltd. Regional Economic Explorer Version 2.0c
The above table reflects number of the labour intensive personnel absorbed in the
manufacturing sector. The main challenge for the municipality is the shortage of
critical skills to support the major economic contributors; Petro- Chemical Industry
and government institutions, to grow and sustain economic growth and development.
1.4.8 Construction and Infrastructure Projects:
Municipality
Number (R)
28