Transport

The total income for the transport industry in 2006 was R159 551 million.

The total income represents an increase of 7,1% per annum over the income reported to the corresponding survey of 2002 (R121 193 million).

The total expenditure for the transport industry in 2006 was R145 618 million.

The total expenditure in the transport industry was primarily made up of purchases (R48 684 million or 33,4%), and salaries and wages (R29 992 million or 20,6)%

The total number of persons employed in the transport industry at end June 2006 was 235 444.

The total represents an increase of 0,9% per annum over the number of employees reported to the corresponding survey of 2002 (226 939)

Post and telecommunication

The total income for the post and telecommunication industry in 2006 was R136 859 million.

The total income represents an increase of 10,5% per annum over the income reported to the corresponding large sample survey of 2002 (R91 734 million).

The total expenditure for the post and telecommunication industry in 2006 was R111 211 million.

The total expenditure in the post and telecommunication industry was primarily made up of purchases (R46 552 million or 41,9%) and salaries and wages (R15 436 million or 13,9%).

The total number of persons employed in the post and telecommunication industry at end June 2006 was 75 570.

The total represents a decrease of 5,1% per annum compared to the number of employees reported to the  corresponding survey of 2002 (93 429).