Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin HillLewis, has called on the Finance Minister to reconsider proposed austerity measures that would cut grantfunding to municipalities and provinces. HillLewis proposes that cuts should not affect services for the underprivileged but come from government departments that lack a significant function. Despite financial limitations, Cape Town has prioritized grantfunding to improve housing and informal settlements, with Mayor HillLewis emphasizing the crucial role of passenger rail in the city’s growth and advocating for wise financial planning to promote inclusive growth.