The destruction and collapse state capacity in the past 30 years is scary. Here is a window to get some sense.
Thread 🧵: (1986)
1. African Metals Corporation
Produced pig iron at Newcastle, Ferris alloys at Meyerton & dolomite in Oretoria.
No of Employees: 143
Parent: State
Thread 🧵: (1986)
1. African Metals Corporation
Produced pig iron at Newcastle, Ferris alloys at Meyerton & dolomite in Oretoria.
No of Employees: 143
Parent: State
2. Alantis Diesel Engines
Manufactures of diesel engines
No of Employees: 2162
Parent: IDC
Manufactures of diesel engines
No of Employees: 2162
Parent: IDC
3. Allied Tar Acid Refiners
Refining of tar acid.
No of Employees: Uknown
Parent: SASOL
Refining of tar acid.
No of Employees: Uknown
Parent: SASOL
4. Alusaf
Aluminium smelters
No of Employees: 2907
Parent: IDC
Aluminium smelters
No of Employees: 2907
Parent: IDC
5. ARMSCOR
Manufacture arms
No of Employees: 2000
Parent: State
Manufacture arms
No of Employees: 2000
Parent: State
6. Atlantis Aluminium
Aluminium foundary
No of Employees: 60
Parent: IDC
Aluminium foundary
No of Employees: 60
Parent: IDC
7. Atlas Aircraft Corp of SA
Aircraft manufacturers
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ARMSCOR
Aircraft manufacturers
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ARMSCOR
8. AVON WIRE
Non-ferrous wire manufacturers
No of Employees: 6000
Parent: UN. STEEL
Non-ferrous wire manufacturers
No of Employees: 6000
Parent: UN. STEEL
9. BANANA CONTROL BOARD
Marketing, ripening and inspection of bananas
No of Employees: 8
Parent: State
Marketing, ripening and inspection of bananas
No of Employees: 8
Parent: State
10. Canned fruit Control Board
Control prices and provides information relating to marketing prospects of 1800 producers.
No of Employees: 11
Parent: State
Control prices and provides information relating to marketing prospects of 1800 producers.
No of Employees: 11
Parent: State
11. Cape Town Iron and Steel Works
Iron and Steel production
No of Employees: 354
Parent: ISCOR
Iron and Steel production
No of Employees: 354
Parent: ISCOR
12. Chicory Control Board
Production and marketing of chicory for coffees. Represents approx 450 farmers.
No of Employees: 175
Parent: State
Production and marketing of chicory for coffees. Represents approx 450 farmers.
No of Employees: 175
Parent: State
13. Citrus Control Board
Sole exporters of all citrus fruit from SA. Controls the sale of citrus fruit on the local market.
No of Employees: 12
Parent: State
Sole exporters of all citrus fruit from SA. Controls the sale of citrus fruit on the local market.
No of Employees: 12
Parent: State
14. COASTAL COAL
Coal mining
No of Employees: 242
Parent: ISCOR
Coal mining
No of Employees: 242
Parent: ISCOR
15. Compulsory Motor Vehicle Ins Division
Administers the compulsory motor vehicle insurance act.
No of Employees: 44
Parent: State
Administers the compulsory motor vehicle insurance act.
No of Employees: 44
Parent: State
16. Consolidates Wire Industries
Manufactures of wire and wire products
No of Employees: 1600
Parent: ISCOR
Manufactures of wire and wire products
No of Employees: 1600
Parent: ISCOR
17. Cotton Control Board
Marketing of cotton
No of Employees: 8
Parent: State
Marketing of cotton
No of Employees: 8
Parent: State
18. Council for Mineral Technology
Investigate every aspect of the extraction of minerals from the ores occurring in SA.
No of Employees: 650
Parent: State
Investigate every aspect of the extraction of minerals from the ores occurring in SA.
No of Employees: 650
Parent: State
19. CSIR
Undertakes research in order to help develop the human and material resources of SA & help create a sound infrastructure for economic development.
No of Employees: 4808
Parent: State
Undertakes research in order to help develop the human and material resources of SA & help create a sound infrastructure for economic development.
No of Employees: 4808
Parent: State
20. Dairy Control Board
Stabilizes the dairy industry.
No of Employees: 13
Parent: State
Stabilizes the dairy industry.
No of Employees: 13
Parent: State
21. Dalestone
Stone crushing
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ISCOR
Stone crushing
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ISCOR
22. Dediduous Fruit Board
Export fruit
No of Employees: 1000
Parent: State
Export fruit
No of Employees: 1000
Parent: State
23. Dept of Posts and Televommunications
Provision & maintenance of SA’s essential communications infrastructure, as well as provision of postal services. Operate PO Savings Bank.
No of Employee: 98000
Parent: State
Provision & maintenance of SA’s essential communications infrastructure, as well as provision of postal services. Operate PO Savings Bank.
No of Employee: 98000
Parent: State
24. DBSA
Provides loans and investments for development projects which would promote economic development
No of Employees: 500
Parent: IDC
Provides loans and investments for development projects which would promote economic development
No of Employees: 500
Parent: IDC
25. Donkerhoek Quartzite
Mining and marketing
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ISCOR
Mining and marketing
No of Employees: No Available
Parent: ISCOR
26. Dried Fruit Board
Control marketing and export of dried fruits
No of Employees: 9
Parent: State
Control marketing and export of dried fruits
No of Employees: 9
Parent: State
27. Dry Bean Control Board
Aim to further the industry and remove surplus
No of Employees: 12
Parent: State
Aim to further the industry and remove surplus
No of Employees: 12
Parent: State
28. Dunswart Iron and Steel Works
Iron and Steel corporation
No of Employees: 800
Parent: ISCOR
Iron and Steel corporation
No of Employees: 800
Parent: ISCOR
29. Durban Navigation Collieries
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5600
Parent: ISCOR
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5600
Parent: ISCOR
30. Durnacol Mine
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5180
Parent: ISCOR
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5180
Parent: ISCOR
31. Egg Control Board
Stabilise the egg market by removing (buying) excessive surplus from the market
No of Employees: 80
Parent: State
Stabilise the egg market by removing (buying) excessive surplus from the market
No of Employees: 80
Parent: State
32. Eloptro Pty Ltd
Manufacture of optical equipment for the Defence Force
No of Employees: 500
Parent: ARMSCOR
Manufacture of optical equipment for the Defence Force
No of Employees: 500
Parent: ARMSCOR
33. ESCOM
Supply electricity to South Africa. Export to Bophutatswana, Botswana, Ciskie, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Transkie and Venda
No of Employees: 60000
Parent: State
Supply electricity to South Africa. Export to Bophutatswana, Botswana, Ciskie, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Transkie and Venda
No of Employees: 60000
Parent: State
34. Felbitem Pty Ltd
Manufacture emulsions for roadworks
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
Manufacture emulsions for roadworks
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
35. First National Development Corporation of SWA (Namibia)
Financing and promotion of economic activity in SWA
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
Financing and promotion of economic activity in SWA
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
36. Fortsig Sandworks
Refractory sandworks
No of Employees: 13
Parent: ISCOR
Refractory sandworks
No of Employees: 13
Parent: ISCOR
37. Foskem
Export marketing of foskor’s products
No of Emplloyees: Not Available
Parent: State
Export marketing of foskor’s products
No of Emplloyees: Not Available
Parent: State
38. Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine
Metallurgical dolomite production
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Metallurgical dolomite production
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
39. Grootgfluk Coal Mine
Coal minimg company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Coal minimg company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
40. HWH Beleggings
Estate Agents
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: SASOL
Estate Agents
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: SASOL
41. Hall and Pickles (Coastal)
Steel merchants
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: UN. STEEL
Steel merchants
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: UN. STEEL
42. Heavy Media Material
Manufacturers of steel products
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Manufacturers of steel products
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
43. Hecket SA
Concrete aggregate for ISCOR works
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Concrete aggregate for ISCOR works
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
43. Hlobane Coal
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5050
Parent: ISCOR
Coal mining
No of Employees: 5050
Parent: ISCOR
44. IMCOR TIN
Tin mine
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Tin mine
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
45. IMCOR ZINC
Mining company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Mining company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
46. Industrial Development Corp of SA (IDC)
Statutory corporation assisting in the promotion, financing and development of new industries.
No of Employees: 500
Parent: State
Statutory corporation assisting in the promotion, financing and development of new industries.
No of Employees: 500
Parent: State
47. Industrial Selections
Investment Company
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
Investment Company
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
48. Infoplan
Data processing unit for S.A.D.F
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Data processing unit for S.A.D.F
No of Emoyees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
49. Inspan Beleggings
International commodities
No of Emoyees: 30
Parent: SASOL
International commodities
No of Emoyees: 30
Parent: SASOL
49. International Karakul Secretariat
Advertise and promotes karakul wool internationally.
No of Employees: 3
Parent: State
Advertise and promotes karakul wool internationally.
No of Employees: 3
Parent: State
50. Iron and Steel Corporations of SA (ISCOR)
Produces rolled, forged and drawn steel products.
No of Employees: 60000
Parent: State
Produces rolled, forged and drawn steel products.
No of Employees: 60000
Parent: State
51. ISCOR BERLIN
Steel suppliers and distribution
No of Employees: 32
Parent: ISCOR
Steel suppliers and distribution
No of Employees: 32
Parent: ISCOR
52. ISCOR Landgoed
Holding company. Provides loans and housing for Iscor employees
No of Employees: 200
Parent: ISCOR
Holding company. Provides loans and housing for Iscor employees
No of Employees: 200
Parent: ISCOR
53. ISTORES
General dealers
No of Employees: 40
Parent: ISCOR
General dealers
No of Employees: 40
Parent: ISCOR
54. Kangwane Economic Development Corp
Development corporation for black housing
No of Emoyees: 150
Parent: IDC
Development corporation for black housing
No of Emoyees: 150
Parent: IDC
55. Konchen (EDMS)
Investment Company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ARMSCOR
Investment Company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ARMSCOR
56. KONOIL
Investment company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
Investment company
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
57. Land and Agricultural Bank of SA
Finances the agricultural sector
No of Employees: 1000
Parent: State
Finances the agricultural sector
No of Employees: 1000
Parent: State
58. Lucerne Seed Control Board
Handle buying, cleaning and marketing of lucerne
No of Employees: 5
Parent: State
Handle buying, cleaning and marketing of lucerne
No of Employees: 5
Parent: State
59. Lyttelton Engineering Works
Rifle factory
No of Employees: 2000
Parent: ARMSCOR
Rifle factory
No of Employees: 2000
Parent: ARMSCOR
60. Mooiplaas Dolomite Mine
Mining of metallurgical dolomite
No of Employees: 161
Parent: ISCOR
Mining of metallurgical dolomite
No of Employees: 161
Parent: ISCOR
61. Musgrave MFRS & Distrib
Manufacturers and market arms and ammunition. Export and import of raw material.
No of Employees: 160
Parent: ARMSCOR
Manufacturers and market arms and ammunition. Export and import of raw material.
No of Employees: 160
Parent: ARMSCOR
62. Natal Parks, Game and Fish Preservation Board
Preservation of Natal parks, game and fish
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
Preservation of Natal parks, game and fish
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: State
63. National Materials Serv Corp
Steel merchants
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: UN. STEEL
Steel merchants
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: UN. STEEL
64. National Parks Board
Nature preservation and tourism.
No of Employees: 3585
Parent: STATE
Nature preservation and tourism.
No of Employees: 3585
Parent: STATE
65. National Petroleum Refiners of SA
Refines crude oil for Sasol Industries and Total.
No of Employees: 878
Parent: SASOL
Refines crude oil for Sasol Industries and Total.
No of Employees: 878
Parent: SASOL
66. National Roads Chief Directorate
Establishes and maintains national freeways
No of Employees: 2235
Parent: State
Establishes and maintains national freeways
No of Employees: 2235
Parent: State
67. National Selections
Investment company, formed as a medium for investors to acquire an interest in a variety of companies engaged in manufacturing and the beneficiarion of minerals
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
Investment company, formed as a medium for investors to acquire an interest in a variety of companies engaged in manufacturing and the beneficiarion of minerals
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: IDC
68. National Sorghum Beer Breweries
The control of the brewing, distribution and marketing of sorghum beer
No of Employees: 4500
Parent: IDC
The control of the brewing, distribution and marketing of sorghum beer
No of Employees: 4500
Parent: IDC
69. Phosphate Development Corp (FOSKOR)
Phosphate rock mining
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: IDC
Phosphate rock mining
No of Employees: 3000
Parent: IDC
70. Pietersburg Iron Co
Exploration and exploitation of minerals
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Exploration and exploitation of minerals
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
71. PRETORIA metal pressing
Ammunition manufactures
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Ammunition manufactures
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
72. Qwaqwa Development Corp
Industrial Development Corporation
No of Employees: 150
Parent: IDC
Industrial Development Corporation
No of Employees: 150
Parent: IDC
73. SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Radio and Television broadcasting services
No of Employees: 6200
Parent: State
Radio and Television broadcasting services
No of Employees: 6200
Parent: State
74. SA Gas Distribution Corp
Marketing of gas
No of Employees: 30
Parent: SASOL
Marketing of gas
No of Employees: 30
Parent: SASOL
75. S A T S Catering
Catering services
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Catering services
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
76.S A T S Civil Engineering
Construction projects and improvements
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Construction projects and improvements
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
77. S A T S Container Depots
Control of movement of containers
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Control of movement of containers
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
78. S A T S Electrical Engineering
Microprocessor control of locomotive fleet. Electrification of railways lines. Research
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Microprocessor control of locomotive fleet. Electrification of railways lines. Research
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
79. S A T S Manpower
Personnel evaluation and management development centres and training. Psychiatric testing
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Personnel evaluation and management development centres and training. Psychiatric testing
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
80. S A T S Mechanical Engineering
Maintenance of rolling stock
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Maintenance of rolling stock
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
81. S A T S Medical Scheme
Medical Aid scheme for SATS employees
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Medical Aid scheme for SATS employees
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
82. S A T S Road Transport
Conveyance of goods throughout South Africa
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Conveyance of goods throughout South Africa
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
83. S A Tourism
Promotion of tourism
No of Employees: 200
Parent: State
Promotion of tourism
No of Employees: 200
Parent: State
84. SA Transport Services (S A T S - later Transnet)
Establishment and maintenance of South African transport network
No of Employees: 221730
Parent: State
Establishment and maintenance of South African transport network
No of Employees: 221730
Parent: State
85. S F F Association
Purchases crude oil and, when necessary stockpiles it for strategic purposes.
No of Employees: 615
Parent: State
Purchases crude oil and, when necessary stockpiles it for strategic purposes.
No of Employees: 615
Parent: State
86. S W A Broadcasting Corporations
Broadcasting stations for Namibia
No of Employees: 600
Parent: State
Broadcasting stations for Namibia
No of Employees: 600
Parent: State
87. South African Reserve Bank
South Africa central bank
No of Employees: 2462
Parent: State
South Africa central bank
No of Employees: 2462
Parent: State
88. SAPEKOE
Tea and coffee growers
No of Employees: 16000
Parent: IDC
Tea and coffee growers
No of Employees: 16000
Parent: IDC
89. SASOL (with 7 SASOL named subsidiaries - explosives, fuel marketing, industries, technology, three, townships, Chem)
Liquid & Gaseous fuels production.
No of Employees: 33000
Parent: State
Liquid & Gaseous fuels production.
No of Employees: 33000
Parent: State
90. SATCHEM
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of chemical products
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of chemical products
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: State
91. Secunda colliries
Sasol coal mining operations
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: SASOL
Sasol coal mining operations
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: SASOL
92. Sishen Iron Ore Mine
Mining iron ore
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Mining iron ore
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
93. Soekor
Gas and oil exploration
No of Employees: 220
Parent: 220
Gas and oil exploration
No of Employees: 220
Parent: 220
94. South African Airways
Domestic and International Passanger Services. Freight Services. General maintenance, servicing and major overhaul of SAA aircrafts
No of Employees: 11000
Parent: State
Domestic and International Passanger Services. Freight Services. General maintenance, servicing and major overhaul of SAA aircrafts
No of Employees: 11000
Parent: State
95. South African Banknote Co
Printing bank notes
No of Employees: 450
Parent: State
Printing bank notes
No of Employees: 450
Parent: State
96. South African Harbours
Responsible for handling of all import and export goods through harbour
No of Employees: 16000
Parent: State
Responsible for handling of all import and export goods through harbour
No of Employees: 16000
Parent: State
97. South African Inventions Development Corp
Secures the commercial exploitation of inventions and innovative technology.
No of Employees: 4740
Parent: State
Secures the commercial exploitation of inventions and innovative technology.
No of Employees: 4740
Parent: State
98. Union Steel Corporations
Operates steel works, producing mainly special steel.
No of Employees: 4000
Parent: ISCOR
Operates steel works, producing mainly special steel.
No of Employees: 4000
Parent: ISCOR
99. Vryheid Railway Coal and Iron
Operates as a coal mine and supplier to the holding company (ISCOR)
No of Employees: 4987
Parent: ISCOR
Operates as a coal mine and supplier to the holding company (ISCOR)
No of Employees: 4987
Parent: ISCOR
100. Vanderbijlpark Estate Company
Township Development
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Township Development
No of Employees: Not Available
Parent: ISCOR
Conclusion: These are the top 100 state owned & controlled companies that were in operation in 1986. 3 key conclusions:
1. State led economic & industrial development. The state produced essential ingredients to infrastructure. Key ingredients through research.
1. State led economic & industrial development. The state produced essential ingredients to infrastructure. Key ingredients through research.
2. 2. State, through state-owned companies, employed more than 612 671 people with pension benefits on a full-time basis. Post Office, SASOL, Harbours, Roads and ISCOR are the main players, all funded by the state.
3. Lastly, this is in addition to state department workers, hospitals, local government, police and the army.
With a dedicated focus, to create 10 million jobs is doable. Today, we have bigger population, high levels of backlog & more in need of government services.
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With a dedicated focus, to create 10 million jobs is doable. Today, we have bigger population, high levels of backlog & more in need of government services.
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