POLITICSJun 10 · 14:04 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

Short-term rentals under fire as Cape Town grapples with overtourism

Cape Town is addressing overtourism and housing shortages caused by short-term rentals, similar to cities like Barcelona and San Francisco. A proposed by-law may impose special charges on property owners who rent homes for commercial purposes.

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