Airbnb frenzy: locals say they’re being priced out

Many property owners are climbing on the short-stay bandwagon — pushing out locals who just want to rent a place to live

04 August 2024 - 00:00

An Airbnb listings boom in Cape Town is drawing flak from residents who say they are being priced out of their own city...

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