10/08/2026
Essential workers are being priced out of the communities they serve.
South Africa faces a housing shortage of up to 3 million homes, while teachers, nurses, police officers and other essential workers increasingly struggle to afford homes close to where they work.
With housing supply falling behind demand, experts say faster development approvals and regulatory reform are critical to unlocking affordable housing and closing the gap.
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