What are the biggest problems in Cape Town?
What are the biggest problems in Cape Town?
7 biggest threats to Cape Town (and the region)
- Racism and other forms of prejudice.
- Climate change.
- Affordability and range of choice.
- Economic exclusion and dual economy.
- Gangsterism and crime.
- State failure in other spheres of government and other parts of the country.
- Known “wild cards”
Did Cape Town fix its problem?
In September 2018, with dam levels close to 70 percent, the city began easing water restrictions, indicating that the worst of the water crisis was over. Good rains in 2020 effectively broke the drought and resulting water shortage when dam levels reached 95 percent.
Why is Cape Town so expensive?
High cost of living: The cost of living in Cape Town is generally higher than in other South African cities due to factors such as higher property prices, higher salaries for professionals, and higher transp.