Industrial specialisation, diversification, and concentration in post-apartheid Gauteng: 1994 - 2023
In the post-apartheid period, Gauteng has undergone significant shifts in its industrial composition and spatial arrangement of its industrial capabilities. Using the measure of Location Quotients, this Map of the Month analyses changes in industrial specialisations, concentration and diversification in Gauteng from 1994 to 2023. The analysis provides nuanced insights that may be useful in policy debates around agglomeration economies, spatial changes in regional economies and place-based industrialisation.
Date of publication:
March 2025
Mapping perceptions of (un)safety across the Gauteng City-Region
Safety and security remain critical concerns for South Africans. In this Map of the Month, we draw on data from the Gauteng City-Region Observatory’s (GCRO) Quality of Life (QoL) Survey 7 (2023/24) to map a safety index that ranks residents’ perceptions of safety across Gauteng’s wards. Further analysis considers the safety score of residents by race, sex, income and dwelling type.
Date of publication:
February 2025
