Cape Town’s proposed budget for 2024/25 focuses on promoting social inclusivity and economic advancement. The city’s social package, tailored to the needs of the underprivileged, retirees, and general citizenry, is unmatched among South Africa’s metropolitan regions. The budget sets aside a significant chunk of its capital budget for infrastructure development, concentrating on the poorest and fastestgrowing areas, and is expected to yield approximately 130,000 constructionrelated jobs over the next three years. Cape Town’s commitment to cultivating an environment of inclusivity and economic expansion serves as a model of progress.
