Daily Maverick is seeking assistance from Capetonians to document the city's growing affordability crisis in housing. The initiative, led by journalist Rebecca Davis, invites residents to submit old and current financial statements for comparison. This effort aims to quantify changes over the past decade.
Cape Town residents are increasingly discussing the unaffordability of living in the city, a sentiment that Daily Maverick aims to investigate through public participation. The publication has launched a call on its platform, Daily Maverick Connect, where people can contribute documentation to help quantify the housing crisis.
Specifically, the request targets old rates and utilities statements from the last 10 years, to be compared with today's costs. Tenants who have stayed in the same place for an extended period are encouraged to share evidence of rent increases—or lack thereof—over time.
Rebecca Davis is leading this effort to provide data-driven insights into how housing costs have evolved. By joining the conversation on Daily Maverick Connect, contributors can help build a clearer picture of the challenges facing ordinary residents in Cape Town.
This initiative highlights the ongoing conversation among Capetonians about the city's rising living expenses, focusing on verifiable personal records to support the analysis.