The current economic activities in Bethal Eastern Highveld underwent a metamorphosis in the past decade. Factors responsible for this, was the creation of Sasol II and III, the construction of power stations and the further extensions of mining-activities in the area, as well as the construction of Richardsbay. Bethal was strongly influenced economically by this. Hopefully the boom was only the beginning of a long process. The employment division of the inhabitants reflect a clear picture of the current economic activities: The main employer in respect of Coloureds and Indians is the retail as well as the motor trade, where 61 % of them are employed. As far as white employment is concerned, the trade offices sector is the most important, with 27 % of white workers; then the trade and motor trade by 21 %. Only 10 % of Europeans are in the industrial sector. Of the total black workers were 22 % in the industrial sector, 15 % in extensive use and 13 % in trade and motor trade in services. Industries currently provide 17% of the total number of workers DEFINITION Owerheidskantore: Handelskantore: Kleurlinge: (The Central Business Area) Authority offices Nywerheid: Trading offices Handel en motorhandel: Trade & motor trade Huisbediendes: Domestic servants Coloureds Ander: Blankes: Swartes: Industry Ekstensiewe gebruike: Extensive uses Others Whites Blacks 96
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