South Africa’s second city is at a crossroads: those flocking to live there are powering the economy, but also driving up house prices and exacerbating a strained market and local infrastructure. For a city surrounded by ocean and mountains, the expansionist path forwards is a complex one
Top universities, good infrastructure and a relaxed lifestyle ensure South Africa’s start-up hub rivals Lagos and Nairobi
Cape Town’s short-term rental boom brings foreign currency and glossy global attention
A preliminary report uncovers many factors, including the alarming financialisation of housing in Cape Town, that is adding to a…
Amid digital nomads, a tourism boom and a housing crisis, can the people who built the city still afford to live in it?
Rising property prices in Cape Town are pushing some workers out of the market, leading to significant implications for rental…
Social media full of complaints about digital nomads, while waiting list for social housing gets longer
