Only one specific source (BusinessTech) mentions a trade surplus, and it specifies the surplus is specifically with the United States (R36 billion), not necessarily a total national trade surplus for South Africa.

The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic definitions of 'South' and 'Southern United States' and does not contain any information regarding South African manufacturing or imports.

The evidence provided discusses pharmaceutical localization generally, a call for Africa to reduce imports, and trade deficits in India, but does not specifically confirm that imports are replacing locally manufactured goods in South Africa's automotive and pharmaceutical sectors.

The evidence mentions Nelson Mandela Bay in the context of a jobs crisis and drought, but does not confirm its status as a hub for automotive, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, and beverages.

One source (The Poultry SI) mentions chicken tariff increases, which supports the claim that steps are being taken to increase tariffs to protect local industry, though it is presented as a point of contention.

While one source mentions the 'multiplier effect of industrial jobs' and that most jobs are outside the factory floor, it does not provide the specific statistic that one job creates 'at least five other jobs'.

The provided evidence consists of shipping company information and a news report about a deceased person in Washington state; it contains no information regarding manufacturing jobs and family support in South Africa.