Cape Town is paradise — but who is it really for?

In this episode of After Hours Dialogue, we unpack the rising tension between locals who feel priced out and a booming tourism economy that the city depends on.

We explore:

• Why rent and living costs in Cape Town keep skyrocketing
• How tourism, Airbnbs, and foreign buyers change the city’s affordability
• Whether tourists are driving prices up — or keeping the economy alive
• The real numbers behind Cape Town’s tourism revenue, jobs, and growth
• What a balanced future might look like for both residents and visitors

From Sea Point to the CBD, young professionals to students, Cape Town is becoming harder to live in — yet easier than ever to visit. So… who’s winning and who’s losing?

Join the conversation as we break down the data, challenge the narratives, and ask the big question:

Are tourists saving Cape Town or slowly selling it out?