Cape Town’s Housing Problem
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The rise of tourist rentals in Cape Town is driving up housing costs, deepening the inequality in the South African city that’s a legacy of apartheid. Our reporter John Eligon explores a multihour commute taken by workers who are priced out of the city.
By John Eligon, Joao Silva, Christina Thornell, Jon Miller, Leila Medina and June Kim
April 1, 2026
Source – NY Times
