Cape Town’s Building for Jobs Budget is a groundbreaking initiative that focuses on propoor infrastructure investment, committing R39.5bn to underserved sectors over the next three years. The budget prioritizes communitycentric development, with 75% of the proposed R12bn investment benefiting lowerincome households. The initiative aims to generate 130,000 constructionrelated jobs and reshape Cape Town’s narrative, striving to dismantle the unjust past and plot a path towards a more balanced future. Through this budget, Cape Town aspires to become a City of Hope, adhering to its longterm vision.