The Eastern Cape provides 51 % of South Africa 's automotive exports . Approximately 5000 people are employed in the Eastern Cape 's auto - sector . Engines of growth . The auto sector makes up about 40 % of South Africa 's economic output . African countries are the second biggest market for South Africa 's automotive component exports .
The Eastern Cape provides 51 % of South Africa 's automotive exports . Approximately 5000 people are employed in the Eastern Cape 's auto - sector . The auto sector makes up about 40 % of South Africa 's economic output . African countries are the second biggest market for South Africa 's automotive component exports .