Crime, corruption and rising costs: What Cape Town residents fear most about the future
The Greenfields Hope & Fear Index identifies the primary concerns of Cape Town residents before local government elections. Crime, corruption, unemployment, and the rising cost of living are the top worries. People and communities are cited as the main source of hope. About 71% of respondents feel fear while 52% feel hope regarding the future of South Africa.
A new Greenfields Hope & Fear Index reveals what gives Cape Town respondents hope and what concerns them ahead of the local government elections. Crime and corruption, the rising cost of living and unemployment top the list of concerns, while people and communities are the leading source of hope. The study also finds that hope and fear can coexist, with 71% of Cape Town respondents reporting fear and 52% reporting hope about South Africa's future.