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Digital nomads price locals out of Cape Town housing market

Dianne Hawker in Cape Town, South Africa
December 12, 2024

In South Africa, there are concerns that an influx of Western remote workers is worsening Cape Town's housing crisis by driving up property prices. These "digital nomads" earn in foreign currencies, giving them an edge over locals in the rental market.

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Dianne Hawker DW Southern Africa correspondent