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Central Karoo May 2018
Executive Summary
This destination sector fact sheet provides key trade and investment related statistics for the Central Karoo.
Specifically, it shows the Central Karoo’s area, employment, trade, investment and tourism trends. In addition it
shows the district’s trade relations with the rest of the world. The key highlights are provided below:
Economy
The Central Karoo’s population grew from 66 521 people in 2010 to 74 410 people in 2017. The population
grew by 1.65% from 2016 to 2017 and growth will likely remain between 1% and 2% into the future.
The Central Karoo regional GDPR has steadily increased from ZAR1.8bn in 2008 to ZAR1.96bn in 2016.
The general government was the largest sector in 2016, accounting for 22% of the regional GDP, with a
value of ZAR420m. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector was second, accounting for 16.50% of the
regional GDP, with a value of ZAR323m.
Trade
Total exports into the Central Karoo in 2017 reached ZAR50.6m the highest over the period 2008 to 2017.
In 2017, Vietnam was the top export destination for the Central Karoo accounted for 40%, valued at
ZAR17.2m. The second and third largest destination markets were Namibia and Zambia, with export
values of ZAR17.1m and ZAR3.9m respectively.
Crustaceans were the largest export product valued at ZAR19.5m (38.41%), followed by buttermilk and
wine valued at ZAR8.6m and ZAR6m respectively.
In October 2016 in terms of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Southern African
Development Community (SADC) EPA Group and the EU. Its geographical indications (GI) status now
provides Karoo Lamb with international marketing protection and gives its so-called ‘naming rights’.
Investment
The key investment opportunities in the Central Karoo are in the energy – oil, gas and renewable energy
sectors, the film and multimedia sector, metals and engineering services and tourism sector.
Tourism
Domestic visitors dominate the number of visitors to the Cape Karoo accounting for over 80% share in
2017.
Between January and June 2017, the Cape Karoo received a highest percentage share of visitors from
the Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
From 2015 to 2017, the Western Cape market consistently led domestic travel into the Cape Karoo,
followed by Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.
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1. Area
The Central Karoo District is one of the six districts situated within the Western Cape. The Central Karoo, a vast
semi-desert area, is the largest region in the Western Cape. The district is situated about 300km north-east of Cape
Town and about 1,200km south-west of Johannesburg and borders the Eastern Cape to the east and the Northern
Cape to the north. The district is comprised of three local municipalities namely; Beaufort West, Prince Albert and
Laingsburg.
2. General Information
The table below shows the key indicators for the Central Karoo district.
CENTRAL KAROO KEY INDICATORS
Executive Mayor Dr / Cllr A. Rabie
Population (2017) 74 410
Human Development Index (HDI) 2016 0.6
GDP (2016) ZAR20bn
GDP Growth (2016) -1.2%
Unemployment (2016) 21.6%
Literacy rate (2013) 63.6%
Ethnic groups (2015) Coloured (77.35%), Black African (12.97%), White (9.65%) &
Asian (0.17%)
Languages Afrikaans (84.6%), Xhosa (7.5%), English (2.5%) & Other
(0.03%)
Gini Coefficient 0.57
Source: Quantec, 2018; Western Cape Regional Development Profile, 2017
2.1. Demographics
The Central Karoo is the smallest district in the province by population, in terms of area the district is quite vast,
covering a total of 38,853km2 giving the district a population density of about 1.9 people per kilometre, hence the
lowest population density in the province. The Central Karoo’s population grew from 66 521 people in 2010 to 74
410 people in 2017. The population grew by 1.65% from 2016 to 2017 and growth is likely to remain between 1%
and 2% into the future.
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Source: Quantec, 2018
The table below shows the Central Karoo’s population breakdown by different ethnic groups. In 2017, the Coloured
population represented the largest ethnic group, accounting for 74.71%, followed by the Black African population
and White population, accounting for 15.49% and 9.37% respectively.
CENTRAL KAROO'S POPULATION BREAKDOWN, BY GROUP (2017)
GROUP 2016 2017 % SHARE
2017 2016 -2017 CHANGE
Coloured 54 744 55 595 74.71% 1.56%
Black African 11 227 11 529 15.49% 2.69%
White 6 937 6 969 9.37% 0.47%
Indian or Asian 297 317 0.43% 6.57%
TOTAL 73 204 74 410 100% 1.65%
Source: Quantec, 2018
As indicated in the graph below the population histogram for the Central Karoo shows that the majority of the
population is young. The population tends to decrease the older the age group.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Population 66 521 67 469 68 549 69 556 70 597 71 994 73 204 74 410
Growth 1.71% 1.43% 1.60% 1.47% 1.50% 1.98% 1.68% 1.65%
0.00%
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CENTRAL KAROO'S POPULATION, 2010-2017
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Source: Quantec, 2018
The graph below shows that Beaufort West has the highest population in Central Karoo, while Laingsburg has
the fastest growing population.
Source: Quantec, 2018
The pie chart below shows the sub-regional breakdown of the Central Karoo population in 2017. The largest
proportion of the population live in Beaufort West (52 724 people), followed by Prince Albert (13 347 people), and
Laingsburg (8 339 people).
-5000 -4000 -3000 -2000 -1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
0-4 Year(s)
5-9 Year(s)
10-14 Year(s)
15-19 Year(s)
20-24 Year(s)
25-29 Year(s)
30-34 Year(s)
35-39 Year(s)
40-44 Year(s)
45-49 Year(s)
50-54 Year(s)
55-59 Year(s)
60-64 Year(s)
65-69 Year(s)
70-74 Year(s)
75-79 Year(s)
80+ Year(s)
CENTRAL KAROO'S POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE & GENDER, 2017
male female
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Beaufort West 46 763 47 545 48 184 48 876 49 511 50 240 51 036 51 842 52 724
Prince Albert 11 530 11 740 11 925 12 156 12 380 12 572 12 929 13 160 13 347
Laingsburg 7 108 7 236 7 360 7 517 7 665 7 785 8 029 8 202 8 339
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CENTRAL KAROO'S LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POPULATION, 2009-2017
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Source: Quantec, 2018
Around 12.6% of Central Karoo population was recorded to have their matric in 2017. The percentage of the
population with no schooling accounted for 11.99% in 2017. Those with bachelors, masters and higher education
degrees only made up 0.72%.
Source: Quantec, 2018
Beaufort West 71%
Prince Albert 18%
Laingsburg 11%
CENTRAL KAROO'S POPULATION BREAKDOWN BY SUB-REGION, 2017
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN THE CENTRAL KAROO, 2013-2017
No schooling Grade 1-7
Grade 8-11 Matric
Certificate with grade 12 Diploma with grade 12
Bachelors degree Honours degree
Higher Degree (Master's, Doctorate)
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3. Employment
The table below provides a snapshot of indicators for employment in the Central Karoo in 2016. The unemployment
rate at this time was 21.6%, with 18 625 people employed from a working age population of 44 517 people.
EMPLOYMENT INDICATORS CENTRAL KAROO, 2016
Population aged 15-64 years (2016) 44 517
Labour force participation rate (2016) 53.4%
Employed (2016) 18 625
Unemployed (2016) 5 135
Not economically active (2016) 20 757
Unemployment rate (2016) 21.6%
Source: Quantec, 2018
The graph below provides an overview of employment by economic sector in the Central Karoo in 2016. In terms
of total (formal and informal) employment, the top sectors were agriculture, forestry and fishing, wholesale and
retail trade, catering and accommodation. The general government sector employed the largest number of highly
skilled people (1 250).
Source: Quantec, 2018
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Mining and quarrying
Electricity, gas and water
Manufacturing
Transport, storage and communication
Construction
Finance, insurance, real estate and business services
Community, social and personal services
General government
Wholesale and retail trade, catering andaccommodation
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
EMPLOYMENT IN THE CENTRAL KAROO BY SECTORS, 2016
Formal: Skilled Formal: Semi-skilled Formal: Low skilled Informal
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4. Economic Overview
The figure below illustrates the Gross Domestic Product of Region (GDPR) value and growth for the Central Karoo
economy for the period 2008 to 2016. The Central Karoo regional GDPR has steadily increased from ZAR1.8bn in
2008 to ZAR1.96bn in 2016. The district’s GDP growth declined slightly in 2016 by -1.22%.
Source: Quantec, 2018
The figure below shows the contribution share of Central Karoo’s local municipalities to the regional GDP of the
Central Karoo for the period 2008 to 2016. The Beaufort West local municipality was the largest contributor to
Central Karoo’s district GDP in 2016 valued at ZAR1.36bn. Prince Albert and Laingsburg contributed ZAR322m
and ZAR270m in 2016 respectively.
Source: Quantec, 2018 (*values in constant 2010 prices)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
GDPR million 1 758 1 744 1 752 1 814 1 859 1 912 1 974 1 980 1 956
Growth 7.15% -0.80% 0.47% 3.58% 2.48% 2.84% 3.24% 0.29% -1.22%
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CENTRAL KAROO GDP & GROWTH, 2008-2016
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Beaufort West 1 258 1 244 1 247 1 287 1 314 1 345 1 381 1 382 1 364
Prince Albert 266 267 270 282 293 305 320 324 322
Laingsburg 234 233 235 246 253 262 274 274 270
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LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONTRIBUTION TO CENTRAL KAROO, 2008-2016
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The general government is the largest sector in 2016, accounting for 22% of the regional GDP, with a value of
ZAR420m. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector is second in 2016, accounting for 16.50% of the regional
GDP, with a value of ZAR323m. The wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation was the third largest
contributors to the Central Karoo’s GDP, accounting for 14.65% (ZAR286m). The main activities within the district
include cheese and olive processing in the Prince Albert area, sheep farming and deciduous fruits.
CENTRAL KAROO’S GDP BY SECTOR, 2012 - 2016
SECTOR VALUE
2012 (ZARm)
VALUE 2013
(ZARm)
VALUE 2014
(ZARm)
VALUE 2015
(ZARm)
VALUE 2016
(ZARm)
% SHARE OF GDP
2016
General government 370 389 403 411 420 21.46%
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 327 337 366 356 323 16.50%
Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation 279 282 283 284 286 14.65%
Finance, insurance, real estate and business services 242 248 254 263 269 13.75%
Transport, storage and communication 264 266 271 266 260 13.30%
Community, social and personal services 177 186 185 188 187 9.55%
Construction 77 81 87 86 90 4.61%
Electricity, gas and water 73 73 73 74 70 3.56%
Manufacturing 50 49 50 50 50 2.57%
Mining and quarrying 1 1 1 1 1 0.04%
TOTAL 1 859 1 912 1 974 1 980 1 956 100%
Source: Quantec, 2018
The figure below shows the contribution share of Central Karoo’s manufacturing sub-sectors to Central Karoo’s
GDP for 2016. Food, beverages and tobacco was the largest contributor to Central Karoo’s manufacturing sector,
accounting for 48% followed by other non-metal mineral products (17.4%).
Source: Quantec, 2018
Food, beverages and tobacco 48.1%
Other non-metal mineral products
17.4%
Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber
and plastic 9.7%
Furniture; other manufacturing
8.8%
Metals, metal products, machinery
and equipment 5.7%
Transport equipment 5.4%
Wood and paper; publishing and
printing 3.3%
Radio, TV, instruments, watches
and clocks 1.1%
Textiles, clothing and leather goods
0.6%
Electrical machinery and apparatus
0.0%
KAROO MANUFACTURING SECTOR BREAKDOWN, 2016
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General government was the largest contributor to Central Karoo’s services sector, accounting for 30%, followed
by wholesale and retail trade (18%) and transport and storage (14%).
Source: Quantec, 2018
The fastest growing sector for the 5-year period from 2012 to 2015 was radio, TV instruments, watches and clocks
with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of (8.79%). In terms of growth between 2015 and 2016, transport
equipment was the fastest growing sector at 11.76%.
General government 30%
Wholesale and retail trade 18%Transport and storage
14%
Business services 13%
Community, social and personal services
13%
Finance and insurance 6%
Communication 4%
Catering and accommodation
services 2%
KAROO SERVICE SECTOR BREAKDOWN, 2016
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Source: Quantec, 2018
(Note: 2012 -2016, calculated compound growth rate)
2.12%
2.64%
-0.24%
2.68%
1.79%
-5.59%
3.71%
0.29%
-1.02%
-0.84%
6.15%
1.88%
0.86%
3.62%
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1.45%
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3.68%
8.79%
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2.30%
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8.74%
11.76%
8.79%
-15.00% -10.00% -5.00% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00%
Mining and quarrying
Construction
Food, beverages and tobacco
Communication
Metals, metal products, machinery and equipment
Textiles, clothing and leather goods
Business services
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Catering and accommodation services
Transport and storage
Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastic
Electrical machinery and apparatus
Community, social and personal services
Finance and insurance
Furniture; other manufacturing
Wood and paper; publishing and printing
General government
Electricity, gas and water
Wholesale and retail trade
Other non-metal mineral products
Transport equipment
Radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks
CENTRAL KAROO, 2012-2016
2015-2016
2012-2016
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5. Trade
The trend in trade in the Central Karoo district for the period 2008 to 2017 is illustrated in the graph below. Total
exports in 2017 reached ZAR50.6m the highest over the period 2008 to 2017. The growth in exports from 2015 to
2017 was mainly due to an increase in demand for flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans; yoghurt; wine and
molluscs. The Central Karoo district has experienced a positive trade balance in the last four years.
Source: Quantec, 2018
In 2017, Vietnam was the top export destination for Central Karoo exports accounting for 40% of all exports and
valued at ZAR17.2m. The second and third largest destination markets were Namibia and Zambia, with export
values of ZAR17.1m and ZAR3.9m respectively.
TOP 10 EXPORT MARKETS FOR CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
RANK COUNTRY VALUE
2017 (ZAR) % GROWTH 2013-2017
% SHARE, 2017
1 Vietnam 17 189 355 - 33.95%
2 Namibia 17 079 986 - 33.73%
3 Zambia 3 947 181 73.23% 7.79%
4 Malawi 2 901 692 5.73%
5 Germany 2 573 599 21.33% 5.08%
6 China 1 771 310 70.61% 3.50%
7 Botswana 1 246 467 2.46%
8 Hong Kong 1 079 654 2.13%
9 United Kingdom 700 040 117.22% 1.38%
10 Netherlands 513 816 3.40% 1.01%
TOTAL EXPORTS 50 638 564 53.42% 100.00%
Source: Quantec, 2018
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Exports (ZARm) 6.0 3.5 4.9 5.1 8.8 7.0 18.8 22.5 33.3 50.6
Imports (ZARm) 13.1 12.5 8.1 19.9 8.3 10.4 10.3 6.3 16.1 16.9
Trade balance (ZARm) - 7.1 - 9.0 - 3.3 - 14.8 0.5 - 3.4 8.5 16.3 17.2 33.7
- 20.0
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CENTRAL KAROO GLOBAL TRADE, 2008-2017
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In 2017, the leading source markets for the Central Karoo were Ireland (ZAR6.2m), China (ZAR5.7m) and the
Netherlands (ZAR4.2m).
TOP 10 IMPORTS FROM THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
RANK COUNTRY VALUE 2017
(ZAR) % GROWTH 2013-2017
% SHARE, 2017
1 Ireland 6 204 956 - 36.70%
2 China 5 681 776 1276.88% 33.60%
3 Netherlands 4 153 097 -4.29% 24.56%
4 Hong Kong 432 664 - 2.56%
5 Italy 151 128 - 0.89%
6 Pakistan 98 674 67.87% 0.58%
7 Germany 84 324 - 0.50%
8 Australia 74 135 - 0.44%
9 United Kingdom 14 001 - 0.08%
10 United States 6 167 -4.21% 0.04%
TOTAL IMPORTS 16 907 825 29.57% 100.00%
Source: Quantec, 2018
An analysis of the Central Karoo’s exports at product level indicates that agribusiness products dominated the top
exports in 2017. Crustaceans were the largest export product valued at ZAR19.5m (38.41%), followed by buttermilk
and wine valued at ZAR8.6m and ZAR6m respectively. The top import product into the Central Karoo at product
level were butter and other fats valued at ZAR6.2m (36.7%) followed by dish washing machines valued at ZAR4.9m
(29%).
TOP 10 EXPORTS FROM THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
TOP 10 IMPORTS TO THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
RANK PRODUCT VALUE
2017 (ZAR)
% GROWTH
2017
% SHARE,
2017 RANK PRODUCT
VALUE 2017 (ZAR)
% GROWTH
2017
% SHARE,
2017
1 Crustaceans 19 450 372 1505.63% 38.41% 1 Butter and other fats 6 204 956 211.53% 36.70%
2 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream
8 597 993 595.85% 16.98% 2 Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning or drying bottles
4 906 078 1871.15% 29.02%
3 Wine 5 964 247 -40.20% 11.78% 3 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
4 153 097 -20.48% 24.56%
4 Whey 3 033 725 19.50% 5.99% 4 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans
339 362 - 2.01%
5 Milk and cream 2 783 430 80.67% 5.50% 5 Electrical machines and apparatus
317 201 37.26% 1.88%
6 Food preparations nes
2 580 692 64.90% 5.10% 6 Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating
187 247 - 1.11%
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TOP 10 EXPORTS FROM THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
TOP 10 IMPORTS TO THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT, 2017
RANK PRODUCT VALUE
2017 (ZAR)
% GROWTH
2017
% SHARE,
2017 RANK PRODUCT
VALUE 2017 (ZAR)
% GROWTH
2017
% SHARE,
2017
7 Milk and cream 2 494 260 - 4.93% 7 Glass carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers
105 653 - 0.62%
8 Butter and other fats
1 722 244 36.38% 3.40% 8
Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (i.e lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
98 408 - 0.58%
9 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants
1 655 672 129.38% 3.27% 9 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding
93 088 - 0.55%
10 Cheese and curd.
470 897 -87.04% 0.93% 10 Automatic data processing machines
85 323 3443.31% 0.50%
TOTAL 50 638 564 51.99% 100.00 TOTAL 16 907 825 4.79% 100.00
Source: Quantec, 2018
Karoo Lamb Geographical Indicator
In October 2016 in terms of the Economic partnership Agreement (EPA) between Southern African Development
Community (SADC) EPA Group and the EU. Its geographical indications (GI) status now provides Karoo Lamb
with international marketing protection and gives it its so-called ‘naming rights’. Geographical indications (GI)
recognise that a particular name, which is usually derived from some place name, is for the exclusive use of
products that come from that area.
6. Investment Opportunities and Developments
The Central Karoo Economic Development Agency is an entity of the municipality and is geared towards identifying
opportunities and facilitating investment across the region.
The Karoo is estimated to have a considerable amount of technically recoverable reserves of shale gas. This
creates a number of opportunities for the district:
There are opportunities to construct GTL refineries within the district which will localise the value adding activities
and subsequently increase the demand for skilled labour, manufactured goods and downstream services. The
school of excellence in the process of being established by PetroSA and the development of artisan skills required
to support the sector will provide skilled labour within the region and require minimal importing of skills. There are
still areas for the exploration of shale gas available for application.
The vast and hot landscape supports the requirements for solar generated renewable energy.
The landscapes have also been used in the filming of western movies to create the American “Wild West” or the
Australian Outback.
There is opportunity to provide support to the shale and gas industry in extraction and explorations. Growth in this
sector in the service centres close to the potential shale gas activities is expected.
There are also opportunities to potentially upgrade the airstrip in Beaufort West (the pre-feasibility study has been
completed) and potential to develop a resort/luxury accommodation.
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7. Tourism
Cape Karoo received over 80% share of domestic visitors in 2017 slightly lower when compared to the same
period of the previous years.
Source: Wesgro Cape Karoo Visitor Trends Report, 2017
Between January and June 2017, the Cape Karoo received a highest percentage share of visitors from the
Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The other includes smaller sample size of countries to the
region.
Source: Wesgro Cape Karoo Visitor Trends Report, 2017
Jan-Jun 2015 Jan-Jun 2016 Jan-Jun 2017
overseas 8.7% 8.4% 13.1%
domestic 91.3% 91.6% 86.7%
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30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
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70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
% o
f vis
itors
% SHARE OF OVERSEAS AND DOMESTIC VISITORS TO THE CAPE KAROO, JAN- JUNE 2015-2017
UnitedKingdom
France GermanyNetherland
sUnitedStates
Italy Other
Jan-Jun 2015 34.9% 18.6% 11.6% 4.0% 4.7% 2.3% 23.9%
Jan-Jun 2016 19.4% 2.8% 22.2% 11.1% 5.6% 2.8% 36.1%
Jan-Jun 2017 21.2% 5.8% 23.1% 11.5% 13.5% 1.9% 23.0%
0.0%
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10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
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40.0%
% o
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itors
TOP OVERSEAS VISITORS TO THE CAPE KAROO, JAN-JUNE 2015-2017
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From 2015 to 2017, the Western Cape market consistently led domestic travel into the Cape Karoo, followed by
Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. The other includes smaller sample size of domestic provinces to the region.
Source: Wesgro Cape Karoo Visitor Trends Report, 2017
Gauteng Western Cape Eastern Cape Kwa-Zulu Natal Other
Jan-Jun 2015 30.1% 40.1% 4.0% 1.9% 23.9%
Jan-Jun 2016 27.5% 40.0% 6.4% 4.1% 22.0%
Jan-Jun 2017 23.7% 42.6% 5.0% 7.1% 21.6%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
% o
f vis
itors
TOP DOMESTIC MARKETS TO THE CAPE KAROO, JAN-JUNE 2015-2017
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Source: Wesgro Cape Karoo Visitor Trends Report, 2017
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8. Film
Comprising Beaufort West, Laingsburg, Leeu-Gamka, Matjiesfontein, Merweville, Murraysburg, Prince Albert and
Seekoegat, the Cape Karoo offers sweeping landscapes and charming architecture. The Swartberg Pass, a World
Heritage Site, is said to be one of the most scenic mountain passes in the world. It is untarred, flanked by hand-
packed stone walls and leads to a summit 1 583m above sea level. On the outskirts of Murraysburg lies the 75 000
hectare Karoo National Park.
The relevant application forms can be sought from the local municipal office.
CONTACT
Central Karoo District Municipality
Johannes Jonkers
Tel: +27 23 449 1000 | Email: [email protected]
Address: 63 Donkin Street, Beaufort West
Wesgro Film and Media Promotion Unit
Tel: +27 21 487 8600
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wesgro.co.za
Films Shot on Location:
Films: Saak van Geloof, Liewe Kersvader, Snaaks Genoeg
TV Series: Die Boekklub
Commercials: Vodacom, Kokkedoor Food, Volkswagen
Music Videos: Coldplay (Paradise)
9. Companies
The Central Karoo is particularly well known for growing mohair and producing Karoo lamb. The mohair production
is encouraged through the Beaufort West Mohair Growers Association and the Karoo lamb has been protected
under the “Karoo Meat of Origin” certification scheme.
The table below shows some of the companies in the central Karoo district:
SELECTED COMPANIES IN THE CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT
COMPANY NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTOR BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Hydroponics Beaufort West Abattoir Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Prince Albert Abattoir (KarooMeatofOrigin) Prince Albert Agriculture Food
Laingsburg Abattoir (KarooMeatofOrigin) Laingsburg Agriculture Food
Scheurfontein Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Slagterspoort Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Prince Albert Agriculture Food
Stellenbosvlei Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Poortjiewes Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Pypfontein Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Toornfontein Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Vlermuisgat Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Kruidfontein Farm (KarooMeatofOrigin) Beaufort West Agriculture Food
Karoo Looms (mohair production) Prince Albert Manufacture and Retail Home textiles and Apparel
Wolskuur Spinners (mohair production) Prince Albert Manufacture Home textiles
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Prince of Africa Crafts (mohair retail) Prince Albert Retail Décor & Apparel
Bergwater Vineyards Prince Albert Retail Wine
Kredouw Olive Estate Prince Albert Agriculture Food
Prince Albert Tannery Prince Albert Agriculture Leather
SV Transport Central Karoo Transport Motor Retail
Toyota Dealers Central Karoo Transport Motor Retail
Karoo National Park Central Karoo Tourism Accommodation
Prince Albert Game Farm Prince Albert Tourism Accommodation
Beaufort West Game Farm Beaufort West Tourism Accommodation
Source: Central Karoo District Muncipality, http://www.karoomeatoforigin.com/
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