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1. High level of insecurity which at times discourage would be foreign investors
2. High poverty levels, hence low purchasing power
3. HIV and AIDS scourage has ravaged the country's labour force
4. Rampant industrial strikes in the country
5. Competition from more developed countries
6. Long periods of apartheid rule
7. The discriminatory apartheid policy.
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State and briefly discuss any five challenges facing industrialization in south Africa
Historical background: South Africa has a long history of interracial conflicts and wars due to apartheid rule which affected industrial development in the country.
Labor unrest: Due to racial labor policies, there were frequent riots, demonstrations and strikes form the frustrated blacks and colored.
Inadequate infrastructure: development of transport, communication, banking and insurance infrastructure were inadequate in area where blacks and colored lived reducing the exploitation of resources in those areas.
High influx of foreigners: High influx of foreigners from neighboring countries seeking employment led to high unemployment rates, crime rate thus scaring off investors.
High incidences of HIV: There is a high prevalence of AIDS in South Africa among the population taking toll of the working population and other resources used for industrial development.
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