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Cape Town’s Housing Crisis: Six Parties, Who Has a Plan? | Elections Showdown
Ahead of the 2026 local elections, we asked political parties how they would solve SA's housing issues, from Airbnb in Cape Town, to foreign ownership and rent
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October 26, 2026
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In episode one of our Elections Showdown mini series, we ask six party representatives the same questions about affordable housing, spatial apartheid and short-term rentals. What would the parties do differently, and what should municipalities actually be building? You get to compare their answers.

Featuring Eddie Andrews (DA), Cameron Dugmore (ANC), Dereleen James (ActionSA), Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng (EFF), Corné Mulder (FF+) and Songezo Zibi (RISE Mzansi, working with GOOD this election). MK did not respond to our interview request.