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South Africa: Bo-Kaap Residents Call for Airbnb to Be Regulated
Bo-Kaap residents seek stricter short-term rental regulations, citing 70% of inner-city homes used for rentals and concerns over displacement and cultural clashes.
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Bo-Kaap residents demand crackdown on Airbnb takeover
A growing chorus of voices in Bo-Kaap is urging the City of Cape Town to step in as short-term rental platforms continue to reshape one of the country’s most historic neighbourhoods. Locals say the rapid rise of Airbnb-style accommodation is placing their heritage, culture and long-standing community bonds at risk. The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) says the trend of family homes being swapped for tourist lodgings is dismantlin…
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